McLean in McLean County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
2016 Mural Dedication
Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 16, 2026
1. 2016 Mural Dedication Marker
Photo of the marker on the north wall of 101 S Hamilton Street
The mural commemorates Wesley "Shorty" Ruble (1924-2008), a beloved McLean barber for more than 50 years. This building housed the last of his locations, which also included the old bank (diagonally opposite) and the Dixie. A recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart during World War II, Shorty is fondly remembered in the community.
Brought to you by the CORE of McLean (Community Organization for Revitalization and Expansion) Board Members: Amy West, Katie Funk, Jenny Rudat, Darlena Krueger, Tom Ludlam, Hannah Adams, and Kristen Bernas
Platinum Sponsors
Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup Village of McLean
Sugar Grove Nature Center McLean Depot Train Shop
Dixie Family Restaurant Hickory Lane Camping & Fishing
John Yates of Arcadia Evergreen FS
Illinois Route 66 Scenic
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Gold Sponsors
Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home Light and Sound by John Ummel
B&B Amusement of Illinois, LLC County Line Band
Burger-Benedict Post 573 Auxiliary Blimpie Super 8
The Atlanta National Bank VALT Enterprises, LLC
Full Gospel Tabernacle Diane Greene
Illinois Central School Bus Area Disposal
Crop Production Services Lake Road Inn
Erected by the Community Organization for Revitalization and Expansion of McLean.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2016.
Location. 40° 18.905′ N, 89° 10.28′ W. Marker is in McLean, Illinois, in McLean County. It is at the intersection of West Morgan Street and South Hamilton Street, on the left when traveling west on West Morgan Street. This marker is mounted on the north side of 101 S Hamilton Street in McLean. It faces towards the street and is to the right of the mural. There is a sidewalk in front of the marker
Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 16, 2026
2. Mural Dedication Marker Right
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 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Dedicated to the Men and Women of Our Community (within shouting distance of this marker); WW I Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); McLean Centennial Marker (within shouting distance of this marker); A Home on the Road (approx. Ό mile away); Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District (approx. 2.4 miles away); Irish Monument (approx. 3.8 miles away); Funks Grove Church (approx. 3.8 miles away); Laying the Hard Road (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McLean.
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Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 16, 2026
3. Mural Dedication Marker Street Sign View
Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 16, 2026
4. 2016 Mural Photograph
Photo of the mural that is described in the marker. The marker itself can be seen to the right of the mural.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 16, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
