Stillman Valley in Ogle County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Stillmans Defeat

September 22, 2012

1. Stillman's Defeat Marker

Inscription. Here, on May 14, 1832, the first engagement of the Black Hawk War took place when 275 Illinois Militiamen under Maj. Isaiah Stillman were put to flight by Black Hawk and his warriors. So thoroughly demoralized were the volunteers that a new army had to be called into the field.

Erected 1934 by State of Illinois.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 14, 1832.

Location. 42° 6.401′ N, 89° 10.574′ W. Marker is in Stillman Valley, Illinois, in Ogle County. It is at the intersection of Spruce Street and West Roosevelt Street (Illinois Route 72), on the right when traveling south on Spruce Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stillman Valley IL 61084, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Stillman's Run Battle Site Memorial (here, next to this marker); The Stinson House (approx. 6.1 miles away); The Brick Road (approx. 7.8 miles away); Black Hawk (approx. 8.1 miles away); Theodore Roosevelt

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(approx. 8.1 miles away); Stephen Mack (approx. 8.1 miles away); Field Bunkers (approx. 8.3 miles away); Former Camp Grant Rifle Range (approx. 8.3 miles away).

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Regulators and the Banditti (was approx. 7.7 miles away but has been permanently removed).

The Memorial at the Stillman's Run Battle Site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places image. Click for full size.

September 22, 2012

2. The Memorial at the Stillman's Run Battle Site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2012. This page has been viewed 1,257 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 23, 2012. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.