Loda in Iroquois County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Christopher Livingston
Photographed by Doug Green, June 15, 2026
1. Christopher Livingston Marker
Christopher Livingston came to Loda from Ireland in the 1860's. He was the area peddler. This was his house and store which he gave to the cemetery for use as a tool shed. It was moved from town to its present location June 5, 1927. “Christy” died December 20, 1931 and is buried in Pine Ridge Cemetery.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Charity & Public Work • Immigration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is June 5, 1927.
Location. 40° 31.61′ N, 88° 4.561′ W. Marker is in Loda, Illinois, in Iroquois County. It can be reached from Monroe Street west of West Mulberry Street, on the right when traveling west. The historical marker is straight back from the Monroe St. entrance to Pine Ridge Cemetery, Loda, Illinois. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 416 Monroe St, Loda IL 60948, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Israel Newton Stiles (here, next to this marker); The Ottawa Travel Road (approx. 6.4 miles away).
More about this marker. The historical marker is mounted on the front porch of the house that was donated by Christopher Livingston.
Photographed by Doug Green, June 15, 2026
2. Christopher "Christy" Livingston House
Photographed by Doug Green, June 15, 2026
3. Christopher "Christy" Livingston House
Photographed by Doug Green, June 15, 2026
4. Christopher Livingston House in Pine Ridge Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2026, by Doug Green of Sugar Land, Texas. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 22, 2026, by Doug Green of Sugar Land, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
