Marseilles in LaSalle County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Mistaken Shoot-out at Marseilles Dam
Erected by Laborers International Union of North America • Ullico Inc. • Illinois State Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Labor Unions. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 19, 1932.
Location. 41° 19.518′ N, 88° 42.586′ W. Marker is in Marseilles, Illinois, in LaSalle County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Main Street (County Highway 15) and Mill Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marseilles IL 61341, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Death of “Big Steve” Sutton and the Birth of Laborers' Local Union 393 (a few steps from this marker); First Marine Division FMF Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Sgt. James Sanborn (approx. ¼ mile away); Marseilles Civil War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Marseilles Veterans Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Marseilles Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Waterways that Built Chicago (approx. 5.2 miles away); Landing Ship Tank Memorial (approx. 5½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marseilles.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.