Arcola is the birthplace of
Johnny Gruelle
1880-1938
A prolific and versatile
artist and writer
Gruelle is best known
for giving Raggedy Ann
to the children of the world — — Map (db m132031) HM
Even after thirty years of marriage to Bob Moomaw, I was always surprised by his ideas--and this event is another surprise. Bob said there have been sculptures built on more ridiculous concepts than my life--this is not ridiculous--this is my life: . . . — — Map (db m135930) HM
(front:)
This memorial dedicated in memory of all the men and women from the Arcola area who made the supreme sacrifice to save our lives and property while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
We stand in . . . — — Map (db m188904) WM
On South Broadway Street (County Road 5) at East Green Street, on the left when traveling south on South Broadway Street.
In honor and memory
of all men and women
who served in the
armed forces of the
United States of America
Stanton Burgett
Post 201
American Legion
As we stand in reverence
to our departed comrades,
let us . . . — — Map (db m226108) WM