Savanna in Carroll County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Plum River Falls
Photographed By David Seibert, August 9, 2010
1. Plum River Falls Marker
Steamboats once navigated to this point, where Plum River Falls powered saw, powder, grist, and flour mills at various times between 1836 and 1885. Near here the Rock Island Military and Prophetstown Trails to Galena were intersected as early as the 1830's by roads to Freeport, Rockford, Polo, and Milledgeville. On three occasions during the Black Hawk War, companies of mounted volunteers from Galena scoured this area for hostile Indians.Erected 1968 by Savanna Lions Club, Carroll County Historical Society, and The Illinois State Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Wars, US Indian • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Black Hawk War, and the Illinois State Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 42° 5.972′ N, 90° 7.363′ W. Marker is in Savanna, Illinois, in Carroll County. Marker is on Unnamed Road in Old Mill Park, 0.1 miles east of Chicago Avenue (
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Savanna Community Veterans Memorial (approx. 1˝ miles away); Savanna Public Library (approx. 1.7 miles away); Savanna Community World War II Honor Roll (approx. 1.7 miles away); Gettysburg Address (approx. 1.7 miles away); Helen Scott Hay (approx. 1.7 miles away); Pierce Wigwam (approx. 1.8 miles away); Lewistown Trail (approx. 4.3 miles away); Shimer College (approx. 7˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savanna.
Photographed By David Seibert, August 9, 2010
2. Plum River Falls Marker
The house in the background is on the other side of US Highway 52.
Photographed By David Seibert, August 9, 2010
3. Plum River Falls Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, August 9, 2010
4. Plum River Falls Marker
The southeast corner of Old Mill Park
Photographed By David Seibert, August 9, 2010
5. Plum River Falls Marker
Looking east: the highway in the distance is US 52 toward Mount Carroll
Photographed By William J. Toman, May 22, 2011
6. Plum River Falls Marker
Looking west toward Savanna along U.S. Highway 52.
Photographed By William J. Toman, May 22, 2011
7. Plum River Falls Marker
Looking toward Old Mill Park from behind the marker.
Photographed By William J. Toman, May 22, 2011
8. Sign at entrance to Old Mill Park
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,620 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 10, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 6, 7, 8. submitted on May 23, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
