Fulton Township in Whiteside County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Dement House

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023

1. Dement House Marker

Inscription. Dement House, an imposing, lavishly furnished stone hotel, was built on this lot in 1855. It was sold to satisfy judgments in 1858. In 1861 it was used to house a military academy, which was incorporated as a veterans college in 1867. This institution was reorganized as a coeducational college in 1873 and continued as a military academy, 1903 to 1912. From 1918 to 1928 the building was a tire factory. It was razed in 1934.

Erected 1968 by Fulton Junior Women's Club • Illinois State Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 41° 52.035′ N, 90° 9.931′ W. Marker is in Fulton, Illinois, in Whiteside County. It is in Fulton Township. Marker is at the intersection of 4th Street and 10th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 915 4th St, Fulton IL 61252, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Lincoln Highway – The nation's first coast-to-coast highway! (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Illinois Lincoln Highway (about 400

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feet away); a different marker also named Illinois Lincoln Highway (about 400 feet away); Lincoln Highway (about 400 feet away); Modern Woodmen (about 800 feet away); The Market Place (about 800 feet away); Fulton: A River Town (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Dutch on the River (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fulton.

Also see . . . Fulton Schools. The educational history of the former Dement House building. (Whiteside County Illinois Genealogy and History) (Submitted on August 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023

2. Dement House Marker

The building was torn down to make room for this post office, which was built in 1935.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.