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

Martin and George Kimbro

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

1. Martin and George Kimbro Marker

Inscription.

Martin and George Kimbro bought the old schoolhouse, and researchers speculate they moved it across the road to Block 9, the only property they ever owned. Originally named Martin Van Buren and George Washington, the brothers were born in Missouri, enslaved to the Kimbrough family. During the Civil War, they joined the 5th Heavy Artillery Regiment of U.S. Colored Troops. After the war, they came to Pike County, where they made their living as farm laborers. They are buried in the McWorter cemetery.

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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Agriculture • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, New Philadelphia National Historic Site Walking Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 39° 41.81′ N, 90° 57.621′ W. Marker is near Barry, Illinois, in Pike County. It is in Hadley

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Township. It is on 306th Lane/Broad Street (County Road 2159E) south of County Road 2, on the left when traveling south. Marker and trail are 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: LeMoyne Washington (1913-1998) (a few steps from this marker); James Washington (1855-1950) (a few steps from this marker); New Philadelphia Landscape and McWorter Family Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Pike County Historic Structures (within shouting distance of this marker); New Philadelphia Post Office (within shouting

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

2. Martin and George Kimbro Marker

Looking east

distance of this marker); Squire and Louisa McWorter Homestead (within shouting distance of this marker); Free Frank and Free Lucy McWorter Homestead (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rev. Christopher Sanborn Luce (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 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.