Morris in Grundy County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The County Seat of Grundy County

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 13, 2023

1. The County Seat of Grundy County Marker

Inscription. On April 12, 1842, Morris was confirmed as the site for the county seat of Grundy County. This tree is planted in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the event.

Erected 1992 by Morris Woman's Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. A significant historical date for this entry is April 12, 1842.

Location. 41° 21.424′ N, 88° 25.406′ W. Marker is in Morris, Illinois, in Grundy County. Marker can be reached from East Washington Street just east of Liberty Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker and tree are located near the northwest corner of the Grundy County Courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 East Washington Street, Morris IL 60450, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Indian Pole (here, next to this marker); Grundy County World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Grundy County Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Grundy County National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank Bros. Clothing Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Morris Downtown Commercial Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Elsie Armstrong

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Morris a Historic I&M Canal town (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morris.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 13, 2023

2. The County Seat of Grundy County Marker

The County Seat of Grundy County Marker and Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 13, 2023

3. The County Seat of Grundy County Marker and Tree

Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 13, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.