West Point Township in Lena in Stephenson County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Kellogg's Grove

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 11, 2023

1. Kellogg's Grove Marker

Inscription. At Kellogg’s Grove, four miles south of here, two engagements were fought during the Black Hawk War. On June 16, 1832, Capt. A.W. Snyder’s company defeated a band of Indians; but on June 25, Indians led by Black Hawk defeated Maj. John Dement’s battalion of volunteers.

Erected 1934 by State of Illinois.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 16, 1832.

Location. 42° 21.326′ N, 89° 53.044′ W. Marker is in Lena, Illinois, in Stephenson County. It is in West Point Township. Marker is on North Kent Road just south of U. S. Grant Memorial Highway (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lena IL 61048, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Warren Civil War Cannon (approx. 11.1 miles away); Warren Veterans Memorial (approx. 11.2 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Black Hawk War (Wikipedia). Excerpt:

The Black Hawk War was a conflict between the United States
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and Native Americans led by Black Hawk, a Sauk leader. The war erupted after Black Hawk and a group of Sauks, Meskwakis (Fox), and Kickapoos, known as the "British Band", crossed the Mississippi River, into the U.S. state of Illinois, from Iowa Indian Territory in April 1832.

(Submitted on September 21, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Battle of Kellogg's Grove (Wikipedia). Excerpt:

In the first skirmish, also known as the Battle of Burr Oak Grove, on June 16, 1832, Illinois militia forces fought against a band of at least 80 Native Americans. During the battle, three militia men under the command of Adam W. Snyder were killed in action. The second battle occurred nine days later when a larger Sauk and Fox band, under the command of Black Hawk, attacked Major John Dement's detachment and killed five militia men.

(Submitted on September 21, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 11, 2023

2. Kellogg's Grove Marker

(looking west from North Kent Road)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 21, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.