Wauconda Township in Lake County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Wauconda Township

Est. April 2, 1850

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 10, 2025

1. Wauconda Township Marker

Inscription. This merry-go-round, known as the "witch's hat", served the children of Roseville School during the early 20th century. Once located on the northeast corner of Darrell and Case Roads, Roseville was one of several one-room schools in Wauconda Township. This artifact is lovingly dedicated to the memory of our many farm families and to the country schools in which their children received a good basic education.

We especially recognize the Bacon family, a Centennial Farm family, for preserving this icon at their homestead on Darrell Road for well over 50 years.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 2, 1850.

Location. 42° 16.191′ N, 88° 8.69′ W. Marker is in Wauconda, Illinois, in Lake County. It is in Wauconda Township. It is on North Main Street 0.1 miles south of Garland Road, on the right when traveling south. The marker is affixed to the merry-go-round located behind the Cook House, home of the Wauconda Township Historical Society. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 711

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North Main Street, Wauconda IL 60084, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago.

It is also in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in 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: Andrew C. Cook House (within shouting distance of this marker); A Geologic Youngster (approx. ¼ mile away); Wauconda Township World War I Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Path of Honor (approx. 0.8 miles away); American Airlines Flight 77 (approx. 0.8 miles away); United Airlines Flight 93 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Heroes of Freedom Memorial, Village of Wauconda (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wauconda.

Also see . . . Wauconda Township Historical Society official site. (Submitted on May 10, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 10, 2025

2. Wauconda Township Marker

Wauconda High School is in the far background.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 10, 2025

3. Wauconda Township Marker

The merry-go-round is behind the Andrew C. Cook House, the 175-year-old home that today houses the Wauconda Historical Society.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 10, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.