Sycamore in DeKalb County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

DeKalb County Farm Bureau

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2023

1. DeKalb County Farm Bureau Marker

Inscription.
In 1912, an enterprising and forward-thinking group of farmers, businessmen, and bankers joined together to form the DeKalb County Soil Improvement Association. This grassroots coalition became the DeKalb County Farm Bureau, the first Farm Bureau in Illinois and among the oldest in the United States.

Originally dedicated to improving crop production, this farmer-led organization has evolved, finding solutions to challenges posed by America's evolving agriculture needs and offering a wide variety of assistance to farmers, rural families and their communities.

Erected 2014 by DeKalb County Farm Bureau Foundation • DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association • Illinois State Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • 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 1912.

Location. 41° 58.011′ N, 88° 42.252′ W. Marker is in Sycamore, Illinois, in DeKalb County. Marker can be reached from West Prairie Drive east of Peace Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in front of the DeKalb County Farm Bureau. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1350 W Prairie Dr, Sycamore IL 60178, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. DeKalb Swine Breeders (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sherret S. Chase (approx. ¾ mile away); DeKalb AG (approx. 0.8 miles away); DeKalb Poultry Research, Inc. (approx. 1.2 miles away); Chicago and Northwestern Depot (approx. 1.6 miles away); Jacob Haish (approx. 3.4 miles away); The Winged Ear Logo (approx. 3½ miles away); Northern Illinois University (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sycamore.

Also see . . . DeKalb County Farm Bureau History. Website homepage:
On January 5, 1912, representatives from the DeKalb County Farmers’ Institute, the DeKalb County Bankers’ Association and DeKalb County Newspapermen’s Association met in DeKalb to organize the association and hire a soil expert. (Submitted on August 16, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2023

2. DeKalb County Farm Bureau Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.