Washington in Tazewell County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Henry F. Ganzhorn

March 10, 1903 - November 13, 1990

Photographed by Matthew Stevens, July 28, 2026

1. Henry F. Ganzhorn Marker

Inscription.
This is the site of Leather Works, the cobbler shop of Henry F. ('Heini') Ganzhorn during the late 1950's and into the 60's, faithfully serving the community he dearly loved. Prior to that, his business was located on the Washington Square. His nephews Don and Willy King inherited this property in 1987. The family chose to honor the memory of Heini, Don and Wally by donating this land to the Washington Park District for all to enjoy.

Erected 2019 by Washington Park District.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1987.

Location. 40° 41.929′ N, 89° 24.231′ W. Marker is in Washington, Illinois, in Tazewell County. It is on South Elm Street 0.3 miles south of Walnut Street (Business U.S. 24), on the right when traveling south. The marker stands in the center of Henry F. Ganzhorn Park facing east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 504 S Elm Street, Washington IL 61571, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Illinois River Valley

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and in Greater Peoria.

It is also 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: Ronald Reagan (approx. 0.3 miles away); Abraham Lincoln (approx. 0.3 miles away); George Washington (approx. 0.3 miles away); Washington's Bell / Bandstand (approx. 0.3 miles away); In Honor of William Holland (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lincoln in Washington (approx. 0.3 miles away); Town & Country Gardeners Recognition (approx. 0.4 miles away); Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

Also see . . .
1. Washington Rewind Article - Heini Ganzhorn. Local article written by Kit Zinser from the Washington Historical Society about Henry F. Ganzhorn.

Excerpt: "Citizens in the history book of Washington continue to captivate and enthrall, and Heini Ganzhorn is no exception.
Photographed by Matthew Stevens, July 28, 2026

2. Wide shot of Henry F. Ganzhorn Park
He is fodder for not just a good book...but most likely a great book."

(Submitted on July 30, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois.)

2. Washington Park District Website - Ganzhorn Park. Webpage from the Washington Park District that provides a short history of Ganzhorn Park. <blockquote>Excerpt: "Donated in 2019 this pocket park is the newest park of the Park District." (Submitted on July 30, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois.)

Henry F. Ganzhorn Park from Elm Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Matthew Stevens, July 28, 2026

3. Henry F. Ganzhorn Park from Elm Street

Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. This page has been viewed 20 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 30, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.