Fulton in Whiteside County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Modern Woodmen
Erected 1969 by Fulton Junior Woman's Club • Illinois State Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 41° 52.164′ N, 90° 9.937′ W. Marker is in Fulton, Illinois, in Whiteside County. Marker is at the intersection of 4th Street and 7th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 707 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 Market Place (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dement House (about 800 feet away); The Lincoln Highway – The nation's first coast-to-coast highway! (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lincoln Highway (approx. 0.2 miles away); Illinois Lincoln Highway (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Illinois Lincoln Highway (approx. 0.2 miles away); Martin House (approx. ¼ mile away); Fulton: A River Town (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fulton.
Also see . . . Modern Woodmen of America: Its Early Beginnings in Fulton, Illinois (PDF). When the decision was made to relocate the fraternal organization to Rock Island, the residents of Fulton did not take it well. Lawsuits and violent street fights ensued. (City of Fulton) (Submitted on August 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.