West Ridge in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Philip Rogers Home Site

September 10, 2013

1. Philip Rogers Home Site Marker

Inscription. Philip Rogers, born in Ireland, came to Rogers Park about 1834 and bought 1600 acres from the government. First lived in a log house at Lunt and Western Avenues. Died in 1856. Village named after him in 1844.

Erected 1937 by Chicago's Charter Jubilee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Chicago's Charter Jubilee series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.

Location. 42° 0.522′ N, 87° 41.598′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in West Ridge. Marker is on West Lunt Avenue west of North Campbell Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2500 West Lunt Avenue, Chicago IL 60645, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 1877 Keystone from City Hall Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Indian Boundary Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Indian Boundary Village (about 500 feet away); The Spirit of the Fighting Yank (approx. 0.8 miles away); Indian Boundary Lines (approx. 1.1 miles away); Burr Tillstrom (approx. 1.4 miles away); Emil Bach House

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(approx. 1½ miles away); George S. Bangs (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. In Indian Boundary Park.

September 10, 2013

2. Philip Rogers Home Site Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2013. This page has been viewed 775 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2013. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.