Jacksonville in Morgan County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Isaac Fort Roe
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 9, 2026
1. Isaac Fort Roe Marker
Son of Rev. Dr. Ozel Roe,
of Woodbridge N.J.
left New York for the West
Oct. 15, 1819,
settled in Diamond Grove
in Feb. 1820,
died Oct. 12, 1821
Aged 48 yrs.
An emigration society organized
in the City of New York Oct. 12, 1819
[Monument] Erected by the
County of Morgan,
to the memory of
Isaac Fort Roe,
one of three first settlers,
and first person who died
in the County. appointed David Berdan, Isaac Fort Roe,
and George Nixon committee
to explore Western States, and select
places of settlement for its members,
they left the City Oct. 15, 1819,
crossed the Wabash at Vincennes
Dec. 26, passed and named
Diamond Grove
Jan. 23, 1820, in which Mr Roe
selected a place of residence,
and in Feb. built a log cabin, and
became one of three first settlers
in the County.
[Monument] Erected by the
County of Morgan,
to the memory of
Isaac Fort Roe,
one of three first settlers,
and first person who died
in the County.
Erected 1869 by Morgan County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Immigration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1820.
Location. 39° 42.649′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is 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 walking distance of this marker: Michael Huffaker (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph O. King (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Julia Wolcott Carter (about 700 feet away); William Chauncey Carter (about 700 feet away); Rev. W. H. Milburn (about 700 feet away); Elihu Wolcott (about 700 feet away); The Greater Illinois School for the Deaf Family (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rev. John M. Ellis (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 9, 2026
2. Isaac Fort Roe Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 9, 2026
3. Isaac Fort Roe Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 9, 2026
4. Isaac Fort Roe Monument
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 9, 2026
5. Isaac Fort Roe Monument
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 9, 2026
6. Isaac Fort Roe Sculpture on Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 11, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
