Creston in Ogle County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The History of Headons
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 11, 2023
1. The History of Headons Marker
Lyle Headon as a teenager worked for Earl & Marion at the Lang Grocery store before joining the Marines Corp. After being honorably discharged in Sept. 1968, Lyle, while attending NIU went back to work for the Lang's. Earl passed away in December of 1969 and Lyle ran the meat department while going to night school. Several people wanted to purchase the store, but in 1970, Mrs. Lang decided to sell to Mr. and Mrs. Headon. This immediately became a family business with everyone participating in its success. For over the next 51 years the Headon name was recognized throughout Northern Illinois as a place to get high quality meat, brats, and smoked items at a fair price. In early 2021, Mr. Lyle Headon decided to retire, and the business was purchased by Mark Hibshman and his son Justin Hibshman. The original processes, recipes, high quality meats and hometown friendly services are still being honored in the same fashion as Lyle envisioned in 1970.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 41° 55.856′ N, 88° 57.897′ W. Marker is in Creston, Illinois, in Ogle County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and West North Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street. The marker is
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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 Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Water Fountain and Mile Marker Below (here, next to this marker); Creston (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Highway (within shouting distance of this marker); Illinois Lincoln Highway (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lincoln Highway - The nations first coast-to-coast highway! (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Illinois Lincoln Highway (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Highway Seedling Mile (approx. 4½ miles away); The Lincoln Highway The nation's first coast-to-coast highway! (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Creston.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 11, 2023
2. The History of Headons Marker
The marker is mounted above eye level on the northeast corner of the Headon's building.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 11, 2023
3. Headon's (east/front elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 17, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
