Grand Detour in Ogle County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John Deere Home and Shop
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023
1. John Deere Home and Shop Marker
John Deere Home and Shop has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935.
This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United States.
Erected 1965 by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.
Location. 41° 53.807′ N, 89° 24.945′ W. Marker is in Grand Detour, Illinois, in Ogle County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Illinois Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8304 Main St, Dixon IL 61021, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Erected to the memory of Leonard Andrus founder of the village of Grand Detour Illinois 1835 (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Grand Detour Plow Factory (about 800 feet away); Grand Detour, Illinois (approx. 0.2 miles away); Upper Ferry Landing (approx. 0.2 miles away); La Sallier's Cabin (approx.
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Also see . . .
1. John Deere Home and Studio (PDF). National Historic Landmark nomination for the property, which consists of the house, a neighboring house, the original blacksmith shop site and a replica blacksmith shop. (National Archives) (Submitted on August 15, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. John Deere. John Deere was an American inventor and manufacturer of agricultural equipment. In 1837, Deere started an eponymous company that went on to become an international powerhouse. (Biography.com) (Submitted on August 15, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023
2. John Deere Home and Shop Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023
3. John Deere House
from The Cyclopaedia of American Biography, edited by James Grant Wilson, et al (Public Domain)
4. John Deere (1804-1886)
His childhood memories of polishing his tailor father's needles by running them through sand sparked his design of the first steel plow.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 15, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
