Hadley Township near Barry in Pike County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

LeMoyne Washington (1913-1998)

New Philadelphia Walking Tour

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 5, 2026

1. LeMoyne Washington (1913-1998) Marker

Inscription.

These benches are placed here for your peace and reflection by the friends of LeMoyne Washington, a grandson of James Washington. LeMoyne was born nearby and spent his life except for his time attending college at Macomb, in this and the Barry area. He worked for the Burdick and Koeller Orchards, was on the board at the Barry Methodist Church, was an avid local sports booster, and helped take care of several local frail neighbors. He was known for his humor, gentleness, and setting a positive tone. He was the last of his family to live his life in Pike County. He is buried at Park Lawn in Barry.

Erected by NPS Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative, and the New Philadelphia Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Horticulture & Forestry • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, New Philadelphia National Historic Site Walking Tour series list.

Location. 39° 41.803′ N, 90° 57.62′ W. Marker

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is near Barry, Illinois, in Pike County. It is in Hadley Township. It is on 306th Lane/Broad Street (County Road 2159E) south of County Road 2, on the left when traveling south. Marker and bench are along the trail on the New Philadelphia National Historic Site grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29766 306th Lane, Barry IL 62312, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Illinois River Valley.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

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: James Washington (1855-1950) (here, next to this marker); Martin and George Kimbro (a few steps from this marker); New Philadelphia Landscape and McWorter Family Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Squire and Louisa McWorter Homestead (within shouting distance

LeMoyne Washington (1913-1998) Marker and Memorial Bench image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 5, 2026

2. LeMoyne Washington (1913-1998) Marker and Memorial Bench

of this marker); New Philadelphia Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Pike County Historic Structures (within shouting distance of this marker); Rev. Christopher Sanborn Luce (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Free Frank and Free Lucy McWorter Homestead (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barry.

Also see . . . New Philadelphia National Historic Site. (Submitted on June 12, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.