Manlius in Bureau County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Manlius Historical Society

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 7, 2024

1. Manlius Historical Society Marker

Inscription. The Manlius Historical Society was incorporated on October 31, 2001 with the purpose of purchasing the old First State Bank building, preserving its unique style of architecture and reopening it as a museum.

Original 2001 Officers:
Dee McCune, President • Patti Hedrick, Vice-President • Kenneth Rodgers, Secretary/Treasurer • Ona Andersen, Trustee • Paul Andersen, Trustee • Sandy Boender, Trustee • Lois Swanson, Trustee

The Manlius Historical Society purchased the First State Bank building located at 122 East Maple Ave., Manlius, IL on April 9, 2002. The bank had failed and was closed during the Great Depression in March, 1933. After its restoration, the First State Bank was reopened as a museum April 16, 2012. The Manlius Historical Society thanks all who have contributed towards the restoration of this historic building, designed by architect Parker Noble Berry in 1914.

Plaque donated by Pat Glafka November 2012

Erected 2012 by Manlius Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 31, 2001.

Location.

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41° 27.38′ N, 89° 40.163′ W. Marker is in Manlius, Illinois, in Bureau County. It is on East Maple Avenue (County Road 2125 N) west of North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 122 E Maple Ave, Manlius IL 61338, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Illinois

and specifically in the Illinois River 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 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First State Bank of Manlius (here, next to this marker); Henry Thomas Family (approx. 4.9 miles away); The Hennepin Canal (approx. 7.1 miles away); Wyanet Soldier's Memorial (approx. 7.7 miles away); In Memory of Henry Thomas (approx. 7.7 miles away); Walnut Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 8 miles away); Don Marquis (approx. 8.2 miles away); Enos and Elizabeth Mercer Matson / Peter and Jane Dawson Matson (approx. 10.2 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. First State Bank of Manlius (PDF). National Register nomination for the building, which was listed in 1975. (Prepared by Thomas G. Yanul, Illinois Historic Structures Survey; via National Archives) (Submitted on August 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. First State Bank of Manlius Restoration. The restoration project's progress is chronicled here. (Manlius Historical Society) (Submitted on August 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 7, 2024

2. Manlius Historical Society Marker

Featured marker is on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.