On Walnut Street (Illinois Route 149) west of 10th Street, on the right when traveling east.
On January 10, 1816, Jackson County, created from Randolph and Johnson counties, became Illinois' ninth county. It was named for General (later President) Andrew Jackson, hero of the Battle of New Orleans. The county's first seat, Brownsville, was . . . — — Map (db m160952) HM
On Walnut Street (Illinois Route 149) at South 11th Street, on the right when traveling east on Walnut Street.
Murphysboro celebrated its first Logan Day on August 3, 1914. This was Illinois’ second Logan Day, the first occurred in Chicago in 1897. Logan Day brought 25,000 people to Murphysboro. Among the attendees were Illinois Governor Edward F. Dunne, . . . — — Map (db m119541) HM
On Edith Street east of South 17th Street, on the right when traveling east.
John A. Logan was born here in 1826. He fought in the Battle of Bullrun as a Democratic U.S. Congressman. Logan joined the Union Army and before the Civil War's end he earned the rank of Major General. Experiences in the war changed Logan from a . . . — — Map (db m161003) HM
On Oak Street just west of South 16th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Their term of service being up in February 1865, 205 members of the 56th Illinois Infantry chose to muster out. Before doing so they fought at Bentonville, North Carolina, the regiment's final engagement. Their journey home began March 29th, 1865, . . . — — Map (db m203167) HM
On Spring Street (U.S. 20) at 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on Spring Street.
Prior to 1820, Indians and occasional white traders occupied LaPointe, the name given to the present site of Galena. The settlement grew rapidly in 1823 and 1824 as each boat deposited new arrivals on the banks of the Fever (now Galena) River. . . . — — Map (db m202769) HM
On Burnett Avenue at Gratiot Street, on the right when traveling west on Burnett Avenue.
This Model 1861 3-inch Ordnance Rifle, Registry No. 829, was produced at the Phoenix Iron Company, Phoenixville, PA. in 1864.
It is made of welded wrought iron and has a rifled barrel weighing 816 lbs. It had a range of 1850 yards at a 5° . . . — — Map (db m229141) HM
On South 5th Street just south of Court Street, on the left when traveling south.
Dedicated to the memory of Thirteen Hundred and Sixty-four Volunteers enlisted from Johnson County, Illinois, during the rebellion, 1861-65. Erected October 1, 1907, by Vienna Post 221, G.A.R. and Vienna Camp, 9, S. of V. Division . . . — — Map (db m186298) WM
Near East Downer Place east of South Stolp Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated in memory of ”Our Fathers” Grand Army of the Republic, by the Illinois Department, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861 ☆ 1865 ”Let us have faith, that right makes might and in that . . . — — Map (db m170252) WM
Near East Downer Place east of South Stolp Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall was built in 1877-1878, and is one of Aurora's most widely recognized landmarks. The hall served as a meeting place for Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) or "Union" veterans of the Civil War. After the . . . — — Map (db m170248) HM
On Batavia Avenue (Illinois Route 31) at Morton Street, on the right when traveling north on Batavia Avenue.
This monument erected in honor and in commemoration of the loyal patriotic men who enlisted from the Township of Batavia Illinois in the War for the Preservation of the Union 1861-1865.
"On fame's eternal camping ground
Their silent tents are . . . — — Map (db m94260) WM
On Park Street at College Street, on the left when traveling east on Park Street.
Among Elginites who served in the Civil War, there were 153 students, teachers, administrators and trustees from Elgin Academy.
•Academy student Leverett Kelley was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroic action in combat at Missionary . . . — — Map (db m63437) HM WM
On Main Street (Illinois Route 72) east of 8th Street (Illinois Route 21), on the left when traveling west.
This New England style farmhouse was built circa 1848, by Samuel Wilder to resemble his former New York State home. Robert and Lucy Duff purchased this property in 1868; however, historians claim they lived at this location during the Civil War . . . — — Map (db m94312) HM
On South Third Street at West Main Street, on the left when traveling south on South Third Street.
Allan Pinkerton, famous detective, had his home and cooperage on this lot, 1844-1850. Here he sheltered and employed slaves escaping to freedom. After helping to capture some counterfeiters, he became deputy sheriff of Kane County in 1848. In 1850 . . . — — Map (db m55485) HM
On North Dixie Highway (Illinois Route 1) just north of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling south.
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, . . . — — Map (db m177993) HM WM
On East Van Emmon Street east of South Bridge Street (Illinois Route 47), on the right when traveling east.
The northern boundary of Illinois as prescribed in the Ordinance of 1787 was an East and West line from the Southern tip of Lake Michigan at approximately 41° 38', passing through this region to the Mississippi River. When Illinois applied for . . . — — Map (db m193168) HM
Near East Tompkins Street at South Cherry Street, on the right when traveling east.
In recognition of her patriotic and heroic devotion to the Boys in Blue in camp, in hospital and on the field. The state of Illinois has under the auspices of the Mother Bickerdyke Memorial Association erected this statue 1904 — — Map (db m229140) HM WM
On Leonard Wood West, on the left when traveling south.
General Philip H. Sheridan
Astride his mount "Rienzi" at the height of the Battle of Five Forks in April, 1865, where he inspired his troop by riding back and forth in front of them (and the enemy) carrying his unit's guidon and rallying them to . . . — — Map (db m55516) HM
On Washington Street at South West Street, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street.
A resident of Glen Rock Avenue in Waukegan and a musician in Company C, 55th Illinois Infantry
He is the youngest soldier ever to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his bravery on the battlefield at Vicksburg, Mississippi on May . . . — — Map (db m115973) HM WM
On Washington Street east of Main Street (County Route 15), on the right when traveling east.
In memory of those who gave the supreme sacrifice
for their country from the Marseilles, IL area
Civil War 1861-1865
First Illinois Light Artillery Asbury Smith
11th Illinois Infantry Regiment James Anderson • George . . . — — Map (db m239344) WM
On Washington Street east of Main Street (County Route 15), on the right when traveling east.
When the Civil War began
in 1861, while James Sanborn
was a farmer near Marseilles. He
enlisted in Company K of the
39th Illinois Volunteer Infantry.
In 1863 while Sanborn was
waiting for the steamer to go
home on furlough from
South . . . — — Map (db m239343) HM
Near East 875th Road, 1.4 miles north of Hiawatha Pioneer Trail (Illinois Route 71).
Presented by the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Department of Illinois. 1861-5 — 1914 Ida E. Wright President Commemorating the Deeds of the Union Veterans of the Civil War ————— ”With malice toward none with charity for all” Lincoln . . . — — Map (db m213925) WM
On Illinois Route 71, 0.2 miles east of North 2401st Road (County Road 8), on the right when traveling east.
In the autumn of 1861 the valley before you, bounded by bluff, creek, and river, was known as Camp Hunter. Here on September 26, the 4th Illinois Cavalry mustered for duty, beginning military training and a three-year enlistment. White tents . . . — — Map (db m185004) HM
On East Hickory Street just west of North Vermillion Street, on the right when traveling west.
The City of Streator wishes to thank artist Gene Davis for his inspiration of the American Heroes Mural for the City Park. Thank You to these donors— AMVETS Post 120 • Streator Firefighters #56 • City of Streator • Doug Patterson • Joe . . . — — Map (db m185338) WM
On North Vermillion Street just north of East Hickory Street, on the right when traveling south.
[south]Dedicated to All area men who fought in the American Civil War [east]In honor of Orion P. Howe youngest recipient of Congressional Medal of Honor [west]In honor of Lyston D. Howe youngest to serve in the Civil . . . — — Map (db m185100) HM WM
On Main Street north of Ottawa Street, on the right.
Pioneer of the Great Plains, born here May 27, 1837. Assassinated at Deadwood, August 2, 1876. Served his country as a scout and a spy in the western States, to preserve the Union in the Civil War. Equally great were his services on the frontier as . . . — — Map (db m30858) HM
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 52) at East 2nd Street (Illinois Route 2), on the right when traveling north on Lincoln Highway.
Presented by The Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War in memory of Our Fathers — Veterans of 1861-1865 Dedicated June 14, 1939 — — Map (db m171020) WM
On Broadway Street at South Kickapoo Street, on the right when traveling east on Broadway Street.
Addy, George • Allen, Charles C. • Allen, I.N. • Allen, John H. • Allen, Levi • Allman, Lewis J. • Allsop, Edwin • Ambrose, Levi P. • Andrews, Nelson • Applegit, Robert • Asberry, Franklin • Ashurst, John K. • Atwell, Albert • Ayers, Newton • Baker, . . . — — Map (db m159838) HM WM
On Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Mid-19th Century Lawyers riding the eighth judicial circuit sometimes found that local accommodations left much to be desired. If they were lucky, a prosperous local resident would invite them into their home. If not, they were at the mercy of . . . — — Map (db m41239) HM
On Boiling Spring Road, on the right when traveling south.
John Hanks was born in 1802 in Kentucky, he was a second cousin of Abraham Lincoln through Lincoln's mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln. John Hanks stated that he first knew Lincoln when he was a boy of twelve in Spencer County, Indiana. However, it . . . — — Map (db m41240) HM
In a second floor room on this spot the Grand Army of the Republic was organized April 6, 1866, by Dr. Benjamin E. Stephenson.This tablet is placed by The Department of Illinois Woman's Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic April . . . — — Map (db m56909) HM
On West Williams Street at North Edwards Street on West Williams Street.
Richard J. Oglesby was born in Kentucky, journeyed to Decatur as a young orphan, and later became one of Decatur's most prominentand best-loved citizens. Oglesby made a small fortune in the California Gold Rush and fought in both the . . . — — Map (db m56877) HM
During his presidency, Abraham Lincoln had promised to care for the men in the armed services-and for their widows and orphans. Lincoln was unable, however, to keep that promise. In response, the Grand Army of the Republic or G.A.R. . . . — — Map (db m56908) HM
On East Side Square (State Road 4) at East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on East Side Square.
• We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.
• Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.
• My concern is not whether God is on our . . . — — Map (db m195623) HM
On South East Street at East 2nd South Street, on the left when traveling south on South East Street.
(305 S. East Street)
John M. Palmer (1817-1900), friend of Abraham Lincoln, Civil War Major General who later became the Governor of Illinois, U.S. Senator, and Gold Democrat Presidential Candidate.
The east wing of the Palmer House was . . . — — Map (db m229840) HM
On East 1st South Street (Illinois Route 4) east of South East Street, on the right when traveling east.
(205 E. 1st South)
Built in 1869 and used for 118 years, this is one of the few Cannonball Jails still in existence. Surplus Civil War cannonballs were placed within the walls to prevent prisoner breakouts.
Route 66 garden designed and . . . — — Map (db m229839) HM
On East 1st South Street (State Road 108) east of East Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
It shot a six pound iron ball, giving it its name, it could also shoot an explosive shell or canister. Six pounders, incidentally, were fired by six man crews and pulled by a team of six horses. It was born in 1839 at the Algar Foundry in Boston. A . . . — — Map (db m195831) HM
On Pearl Street just north of Joesting Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Civil War Dead
An estimated 700,000 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War between April 1861 and April 1865. As the death toll rose, the U.S. government struggled with the urgent but unplanned need to bury fallen Union . . . — — Map (db m185503) HM
On William Street just north of West Broadway (State Route 100), on the right when traveling south.
The Alton Military Prison closed July 7, 1865 when the last prisoners were released or sent to St. Louis The buildings were torn down over the next twenty year until only a small remnant of the cell back remained Stone from the prison buildings . . . — — Map (db m211807) HM
On Pearl Street north of Joesting Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Civil War Alton
In spring, 1861, pro-Confederate militia in St. Louis, Missouri, threatened to capture the U.S. arsenal there. Union forces in Illinois commandeered the steamboat City of Alton, sailed south, and and at midnight on . . . — — Map (db m133299) HM
On Rozier Street west of State Street, on the left when traveling south.
Alton Military Prison
In late 1861, Union Gen. Henry Halleck received permission to use the former Illinois State Penitentiary in Alton, Illinois, as a military prison. The old prison had 256 cells, a hospital, a warden's house, and . . . — — Map (db m154164) HM
On William Street north of West Broadway Street, on the right when traveling south.
Prisoners at Alton Military Prison
The Alton Military Prison was inhabited by four different classes of prisoner, Confederates, civilians, Federal soldiers and a group called guerillas or bushwhackers.
Confederate prisoners of war made up . . . — — Map (db m211487) HM
On William Street north of West Broadway (Route 100), on the left when traveling north.
Ruins of first state prison in Illinois. Built in 1830-31. Unsanitary conditions aroused persistent criticism from Dorothea Dix, pioneer in prison reform. All inmates were transferred to Joliet prior to 1860. During the Civil War many Confederate . . . — — Map (db m144762) HM
On Riverfront Drive west of Boat Launch Road, on the right when traveling east.
A now-submerged island directly across from you is a mass gravesite for hundreds of Confederate solders.
"In this sad world of ours, sorrow comes to all and to the young it comes with bittersweet agony, because it takes them . . . — — Map (db m133283) HM
On William Street north of West Broadway Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Civil War began at Fort Sumpter on April 12, 1861 and Alton became a stopping off point for thousands of Union soldiers. Rail lines brought the soldiers to the river front and they boarded steamers for Southern battlefields.
By December, . . . — — Map (db m211069) HM WM
Near Pearl Street north of Joesting Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
More people died during the Civil War than during any other war in U.S. history. An estimated 200 Union soldiers are buried at the Alton Cemetery.
More than three million fought in the Civil War. Two percent of the population—more than . . . — — Map (db m133300) HM
On William Street north of Broadway Street, on the left when traveling north.
While the Alton Military Prison operated here during the Civil War, there were approximately 1,570 deaths among the soldiers and civilians and about 200 deaths among the Union soldiers who acted as their keepers. Burials occurred in three places, . . . — — Map (db m210695) HM
On William Street north of West Broadway Street, on the left when traveling north.
Units assigned to guard the Alton Federal Military Prison
13th U.S. Regular Infantry
Ordered to Alton February, 1862
77th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Ordered to Alton August, 1862
37th Iowa Volunteer Infantry (The . . . — — Map (db m210701) HM
On Tavernier Way, 0.2 miles south of West MacArthur Drive (Illinois Route 111/140), on the right when traveling north.
Point of Life
In dedication to these men who gave their lives in the pursuit of peace during the Vietnam Conflict. May these roots grow deep.
Harman R. Armstrong, Pfc USMC •
Norman L. Barton, Pfc USA •
James I. Burgoyne, WO USA • . . . — — Map (db m169579) HM WM
On East Main Street, 0.1 miles east of North Center Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Oatman House
501 East Main Street
This Carpenter Gothic Revival home warrants notice for the pointed arch windows and the "gingerbread" trim. The square nails used in its construction give a clue to its age. The patents on the . . . — — Map (db m169646) HM
On Cemetery Street at South Center Street, on the right when traveling east on Cemetery Street.
This cemetery was the original burial place for the first settlers of the Collinsville community. It was donated by the first settler, William B. Collins. Since there were no city officials then, it was deeded to the care of the trustees of the . . . — — Map (db m169485) HM
Near Mulberry Street west of Godfrey Road (U.S. 67).
The Godfrey Cemetery, originally known as Monticello Cemetery, was part of the property owned by Benjamin Godfrey that was donated to the Monticello Seminary in February 1840. Four acres of the property were to be used for interments for the . . . — — Map (db m144940) HM
On Edison Avenue north of Niedringhaus Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Civil War
1861-1865
Spanish American War
1898-1899
World War
1917-1919
Erected by Sarah Jane McEvers Tent No 90
Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War
May 30, 1935
(plaque)
Our Mission is to . . . — — Map (db m187611) WM
On North Lafayette Street south of East Calhoun Street (U.S. 67/136), on the left when traveling south.
In memory
of the men of
McDonough County,
who
voluntarily offered
and
freely gave their lives,
"That government
of the people,
by the people,
and for the people
shall not perish
from the Earth."
Fort Donelson,
Shiloh, . . . — — Map (db m85092) WM
On North Randolph Street south of East University Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Oakwood Cemetery was developed by William H. Randolph in 1857, on land settled by his wife's family, the Brookings, in 1834. It was laid out by surveyor Charles Gilchrist - later a Civil War colonel and brevet brigadier general. A former sheriff and . . . — — Map (db m181706) HM
On South Clayton Street at East Oakland Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Clayton Street.
516 S. Clayton St.
Freedom and Henry C.
Johnson House
Italianate Architectural
Style, 1880
Henry C. Johnson was a Civil War veteran.
Eugenia Johnson, one of their five daughters, was born
in the house and remained here until . . . — — Map (db m183829) HM
On East Front Street at Front Street on East Front Street.
Major's Hall Erected 1852 by William Trabue Major Razed 1959
Illinois Republican Party born in Major's Hall I have supposed myself since the organization of the Republican Party at Bloomington, in May 1856, . . . — — Map (db m221641) HM
On North Center Street south of West Washington Street, on the left when traveling south.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places 1983
The Dewenter's building has been the site of commercial and professional activity since 1856. Dewenter's, a men's clothing store, was in business here from 1870 to 1988. The building . . . — — Map (db m162819) HM
On East Lincoln Street east of Douglas Street, on the left when traveling east.
The Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's School (ISSCS) opened in 1865 as the Illinois Soldiers' Orphans' Home. Dedicated in 1869, it provided a home for children of Civil War veterans who had been killed and wounded. In 1899, the state . . . — — Map (db m160048) HM
On Sangamon Avenue (Illinois Route 123) west of Curtis Black Top, on the left when traveling west.
Founder of the Grand Army of the Republic, Menard County resident, Rush Medical College graduate 1850, Surgeon 14th Illinois Volunteers 1861-1864. He originated the G.A.R. name, ritual and constitution of Post No. 1, Decatur April 6, 1866, called . . . — — Map (db m12315) HM
On NW 4th Avenue at NW 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on NW 4th Avenue.
Mercer Co
To her fallen sons
1861-1865
Donaldson • Mobile • Vicksburg • Savannah • Chattanooga • Shiloh
(names of 352 soldiers) — — Map (db m171278) WM
On East Locust Street at Memorial Drive, on the left when traveling east on East Locust Street.
1775 • 1918
Memorial
in honor of
our sons and daughters
who served their nation
in freedom's cause and in memory
of who gave their those of our number
who gave their last full measure
of devotion in
the six great wars . . . — — Map (db m143598) WM
Near Palmer Road, 0.3 miles north of Quarry Road, on the right when traveling north.
Revolutionary War
War of 1812 • Civil War • WW I • WW II
Laid out in the late 1700s on acreage donated by the Ogles,its elevated grounds afford a view of lands settled by the pioneers—the Piggotts, Ogles, Biggs, Wilson and others. It was named . . . — — Map (db m143369) HM WM
On Mill Street (Illinois Route 7) at Franklin Street on Mill Street.
The Village of Maeystown, originally known as Maeysville was founded in 1852 by Jacob Maeys, a German immigrant from Bavaria. Maeys purchased 100 acres and had the land surveyed and subdivided into streets and lots with the intention of attracting . . . — — Map (db m144864) HM
Near Rogers Street, 0.2 miles south of Hamacher Street (County Route 2), on the right when traveling south.
To honor the soldiers who fought in the American Civil War, Shane Douglas marked the graves of 99 Veterans buried in the City of Waterloo for his Eagle Scout Project. There are 67 buried in Waterloo City Cemetery, 31 buried in St. Peter & Paul . . . — — Map (db m146844) WM
Near Park Street (Illinois Route 156) at South Library Street, on the left when traveling east.
William R. Morrison, destined to be elected a Colonel during the American Civil War, was of Scotch-Irish descent, born on September 14, 1824. Although raised on a farm, upon his father's remarriage following the death of William's mother, they moved . . . — — Map (db m136540) HM
On North Main Street south of First Street, on the left when traveling south.
Colonel William R. Morrison
One of Waterloo's most renowned and distinguished citizens was Colonel William R. Morrison, to whom the city owes its library.
The library building at the corner of Library and Park Streets was Colonel . . . — — Map (db m219967) HM
On East State Street just east of Spaulding Place.
Abraham Lincoln met Benjamin H. Grierson when the two campaigned for the Republican Party. Grierson, a merchant, music teacher, and musician, even wrote a song for Lincoln's presidential campaign in 1860, with the chorus: "So clear . . . — — Map (db m57635) HM
On E. State Street just east of N. East Street, on the right when traveling east.
Abraham Lincoln met the Reverend James F. Jaquess when Lincoln was a lawyer on the Eighth Judicial Circuit and Jaquess rode the Petersburg Circuit for the Methodist Church. They became better acquainted in Jacksonville when Jaquess was . . . — — Map (db m57630) HM
On E. State Street, on the left when traveling east.
Richard Yates moved from Kentucky to Jacksonville in 1831. Four years later he became the first graduate of Illinois College. Abraham Lincoln and Yates admired Henry Clay and actively supported the Whig Party. Both strongly opposed . . . — — Map (db m57633) HM
On North Prospect Road at East Arcadia Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Prospect Road.
This tablet marks the site of Camp Lyon, where the following Illinois regiments of volunteer soldiers of the Civil War were encamped, from May 1861 to June 1864. Upon it are inscribed the dates of encampment and names of the colonels of the . . . — — Map (db m183558) HM
On Northeast Adams Street at Mary Street, on the left when traveling north on Northeast Adams Street.
This tablet marks the site of Camp Peoria where the following Illinois regiments of volunteer soldiers of the Civil War were encamped from Aug 1862 to Nov 1862. Upon it are inscribed the dates of muster into the United States service and the names . . . — — Map (db m183621) WM
On East Wilson Street east of North Macon Street, on the left when traveling east.
Edgar Camp came to Bement in 1855 along with two brothers. As one of the early settlers, he assisted in building the first houses. The Camp boys were joined by another brother in 1858.
When Civil War broke out, Edgar, James and William . . . — — Map (db m23897) HM
On East Main Street east of South State Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Tenbrook Hotel, the building shown on the right-hand side of the photo (which was taken at the end of the Civil War), was the site where Lincoln and other members of the bar lodged when traversing the Eighth Judicial Circuit. Lincoln . . . — — Map (db m23855) HM
On Bainbridge Street south of Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
To the Union soldiers
War of the Rebellion
1861-1865
(north side)
Members of John McTucker Post 154 G.A.R. Dept. of ILL.
N..R. Taggart 3 Mo. Cav. • Isri Smith 32 Ill. Inf. • Seth Grammer 78 Ill. Inf. • P. Dickson 30 Ind. Inf. . . . — — Map (db m152175) WM
On 492nd Street, 0.1 miles north of 250th Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
The Ninety-Ninth Illinois Infantry, Pike County's famous Civil War regiment and first regiment out of state under call of 1862, was mustered at Florence Illinois and embarked at this spot for St. Louis, August 23rd, 1862. Was 62 days under fire. . . . — — Map (db m128674) HM WM
On Fayette Street, on the right when traveling east.
Lincoln visited here. Lincoln’s 1858 Senatorial campaign visit to Pittsfield prompted a test firing of the cannon which was a popular campaign practice of the time. Charles Lame was seriously injured during the test firing. Lincoln walked down to . . . — — Map (db m128777) HM
On East Washington Street (Illinois Route 106) west of Lashmett Lane, on the right when traveling east.
Built 1845-1846, partially destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1896. Lincoln stayed here during his 1858 Senatorial campaign visit. Ross served as an aide to Gen. Atkinson and was responsible for Lincoln's appointment to company captaincy during the . . . — — Map (db m128771) HM
On West Washington Street (U.S. 54) west of North Monroe Street, on the right when traveling west.
In loving and grateful tribute
to Pike County's Union Soldiers
of the Civil War, the 3,132 heroic
men who offered their lives as
sacrifice to their country, 1861-1865,
and, joining hands in common cause,
repeated the oath of America's . . . — — Map (db m128708) WM
On Washington Street (U.S. 54) at Madison Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street.
Pike County, Illinois was organized January 31, 1821,
named for Zebulon Pike, early explorer of the Louisiana Purchase and general in the War of 1812. The first settlement in 1820 was founded by Ebenezer Franklin, followed by Daniel . . . — — Map (db m68919) HM
On East Washington Street (U.S. 54) at South Madison Street, on the right when traveling east on East Washington Street.
The Mansion House Hotel was built in 1838 by William Watson, the first settler of Pittsfield. According to old records, Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglas would gather in the lobby between court sessions while waiting for a verdict. Future Illinois . . . — — Map (db m128769) HM
On Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.
Abraham Lincoln formed some very close friendships with several citizens of Pittsfield. Among the most prominent ones were Milton Hay, John Milton Hay, and John George Nicolay. Milton Hay was born in 1817, and he moved to Pittsfield in 1840. He was . . . — — Map (db m128776) HM
On East Washington Street (Illinois Route 106) east of North Illinois Street, on the right when traveling west.
When John George Nicolay was sixteen years old, a friend showed him an ad in The Pike County Free Press newspaper dated May 11, 1848. It advertised for "An intelligent boy, 14 to 17 years of age, who can read and write, to learn the Printing . . . — — Map (db m128774) HM
On East Jefferson Street at North Illinois Street, on the right when traveling west on East Jefferson Street.
John G. Shastid moved his family to Pittsfield in 1836 from New Salem, where he had been a neighbor to Abraham Lincoln.
Pittsfield was the county seat, yet there were only six houses here at the time. John bought one of them. Finding the . . . — — Map (db m128775) HM
On West Perry Street at North Clinton Street, on the right when traveling west on West Perry Street.
Grimshaw was admitted to the bar in Philadelphia, PA, and came to Pike County in 1833. A prominent local attorney, he was adjutant of the 17th Ill. Militia and a delegate to both state constitutional conventions as a Whig Party member. He authored . . . — — Map (db m128770) HM
