Palestine in Crawford County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Auntie Gogin's Store
Photographed by Al Wolf
1. Auntie Gogin's Store Marker
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On this block Mary Ann (Elwell) Gogin operated a General Merchandise Store in the late nineteenth century. One of the first women in Illinois to own and manage her own store. Mrs. Gogin was affectionately known as "Auntie" to the residents of Palestine.
Erected 1962 by Citizens of Palestine, Illinois State Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Women. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list.
Location. 39° 0.107′ N, 87° 36.764′ W. Marker is in Palestine, Illinois, in Crawford County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street and East Grand Prairie Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Palestine IL 62451, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois and in the Wabash Valley. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Fife Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); You Are Not Forgotten (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Houston-Dickson Store (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); United States Land Office
this page online
Also see . . . Historical Palestine, IL - A Town for Yesteryear and for Today. Heroes, Heroines, and History website entry (Submitted on December 18, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 11, 2009
2. Looking North - - Auntie Gogin's Store Marker
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 11, 2009
3. Auntie Gogin's Store Marker ( & Opera House in Background )
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 11, 2009
4. Looking North / West - - Auntie Gogin's Store Marker
Note marker in lower left of photo on the street corner.
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 11, 2009
5. Short Walk ^ ^ ^ ^ Across Street to "" Old Down Town Palestine ""
Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,577 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 15, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
