On Main Street (State Highway 89), on the right when traveling south.
Just north of town are remnants of the Cherry Coal Mine, where 259 miners lost their lives in one of the worst mine disasters in United States history.
The St. Paul Coal Company began mining coal at Cherry in 1905 and by 1909 was mining . . . — — Map (db m308284) HM
On North Main Street (Illinois Route 89) 0.1 miles south of Plank Road (County Highway 13).
Honor Roll
World War I
P. Francisco J. Bobbio
World War II
J. Soldati A. Shima B. Manahan W. Waite
World War One & World War Two
Ampusaitus J. Bobbio M. Branstatter J. Burlech F. Burnes J. Calzia G. Ciocketti J. . . . — — Map (db m310291) WM
On East Maple Avenue (County Road 2125 N) west of North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west.
The First State Bank of Manlius was organized March 21, 1902, by
Max P. Seibel with an initial capital of $25,000. It officially opened
June 14, 1902. Its original location was on the west side of Main
Street in Manlius, IL. The first officers . . . — — Map (db m253261) HM
On East Maple Avenue (County Road 2125 N) west of North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Manlius Historical Society was incorporated on October 31,
2001 with the purpose of purchasing the old First State Bank
building, preserving its unique style of architecture and reopening
it as a museum.
Original 2001 Officers:
Dee . . . — — Map (db m253274) HM
On North Main Street (Illinois Route 26) north of Elm Place (U.S. 34), on the right when traveling north.
1005 N. Main St., c. 1885, originally a Meat Market.
This building has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places
Princeton North Main Street Historic District — — Map (db m253181) HM
On East Peru Street (U.S. 6) at 8th Street, on the left when traveling east on East Peru Street.
1849 land grant by Chauncey Colton - Three directors elected - School constructed 1850 - First session 1850 - Walls 12" thick - cedar shingles heated by pot bellied stove - outside dimensions 22'x 26 - Moved 12 miles from John Nelson farm to its . . . — — Map (db m253092) HM
On South Main Street (U.S. 34) south of West Marion Street, on the right when traveling south.
Originally a Grocery Store
This building has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places
Princeton South Main Street Historic District — — Map (db m253177) HM
On South Main Street west of Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
52nd Illinois Infantry
Colonel Edwin A Bowen
Co B
Captains
David D Bailey DeWitt C Smith
1st Lieut Charles H Fish
1st Lieut Moses Canon
2nd Lieut George W Graves
2nd Lieut Chas D Tewksbury
Sergeants . . . — — Map (db m311346) WM
On South Main Street (U.S. 34) south of Lovejoy Way, on the left when traveling south.
originally a Furniture Store
This building has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places
Princeton South Main Street Historic District — — Map (db m253179) HM
On South Main Street south of Lovejoy Way, on the left when traveling south.
Originally a Dry Good Store
This building has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places
Princeton South Main Street Historic District — — Map (db m253156) HM
On North Main Street (U.S. 34) south of West Marquette Street, on the right when traveling south.
Originally
a Gentleman's
Clothing Store
This building has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
Princeton North Main Street Historic District — — Map (db m253137) HM
On North Main Street (U.S. 34) north of East LaSalle Street, on the right when traveling north.
Originally
a 5 & 10 Cent Store
This building has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
Princeton North Main Street Historic District — — Map (db m253134) HM
On N Main Street at W Marquette Street on N Main Street.
Originally a dry good store
This building has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places
Princeton North Main Street Historic District — — Map (db m253107) HM
On County Road 1950E 0.2 miles south of County Road 1900N, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of Enos and Elizabeth Mercer Matson
who came here in 1836
Peter and Jane Dawson Matson
who came here in 1845
these two brothers and their families
came from St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio — — Map (db m195957) HM
On South Main Street (U.S. 34) at East Mechanic Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
In 2005 the Flags of Freedom were raised on Interstate 80, Exit 56 to honor our veterans, past, present and future. These flags symbolize the brave men and women who now serve and have served this great nation. These magnificent flags which are 30 . . . — — Map (db m253139) HM
On South Main Street at Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
In 2005 the Flags of Freedom were raised on Interstate 80, Exit 56 to honor our veterans, past, present and future. These flags symbolize the brave men and women who now serve and have served this great nation. These magnificent flags which are 30 . . . — — Map (db m253182) HM
On South Wyanet Walnut Road (County Road 8) 0.3 miles south of County Road 1900, on the right when traveling north.
First permanent white settlers in Bureau Co located here May 5, 1828. Col Zachary Taylor later Pres of U.S. and Jefferson Davis lodged here enroute to Galena on Peoria Galena State Road at beginning of Black Hawk War. Site of Ft Thomas. Also . . . — — Map (db m257428) HM
On County Road 1950 East 0.5 miles north of North Main Street ( Route 26), on the right when traveling north.
Conserving Both Nature and Culture
Throughout the Illinois River valley, human
history is entwined with a beautiful and abundant
landscape. In Bureau County, we're committed
to conserving our cultural and natural treasures.
One . . . — — Map (db m253253) HM
On South Main Street (U.S. 34) at West Central Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
World-renowned organist, master teacher, recording artist, innovative arranger, and concert star.
Son of Miles S. and Birdie Nichols Fox. Native of Princeton, IL. and graduate of Princeton High School. First organ lessons at Hampshire Colony . . . — — Map (db m253142) HM
Near East Peru Street (U.S. 6) at 8th Street, on the left when traveling east.
First permanent white settlers in Bureau County
May 5, 1828
First farmer, plowing first furrow
June 10, 1828
Parents of first white child born within county
Jan.15, 1830
First County . . . — — Map (db m310286) HM
On East Peru Street 0.1 miles east of South Bureau Valley Parkway/County Road 2100 E, on the left when traveling east.
This house was one of the most important stations in the Underground Railroad movement in Illinois. Runaway slaves were harbored by the Lovejoy family until arrangements could be made for them to travel to the next station on their way to Canada. — — Map (db m259404) HM
On Lovejoy Way at South Main Street (U.S. 34), on the left when traveling east on Lovejoy Way.
Lovejoy Way is a tribute to Owen Lovejoy. Lovejoy came to
Princeton in 1838 to minister at the Hampshire Colony
Church. He spent 17 years here. When he arrived, he
resided with the Butler Denham family, who lived on the
east edge of town. When . . . — — Map (db m253166) HM
On East Peru Street (U.S. 6) just west of 8th Street, on the right when traveling west.
This two-story frame structure was the home of abolitionist Owen Lovejoy, who was born in Maine in 1811. Lovejoy moved into the house in 1838, when he became a Congregationalist minister. He was leader in the formation of the Republican Party in . . . — — Map (db m310285) HM
On Lovejoy Way at South Main Street (U.S. 34), on the right when traveling east on Lovejoy Way.
Dick Nelson was born in Princeton to Francis and
Malcolm Nelson. He graduated from Princeton High
School in 1953. He served in the U.S. Army as a radar
operator in Virginia and Alaska from 1955 to 1957.
Dick married his wife, Judy, on . . . — — Map (db m253175) HM
On Princeton Street (U.S. 6) near East Street, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of Bureau County Pioneers. Sunk the first third Vein Coal mine in Hall Township in 1879. Sold in 1888 to C.W. & V. Coal Co. Mine closed in 1913. The town of Seatonville located on land owned by Seaton Brothers was named for them. This . . . — — Map (db m307719) HM
On West Dakota Street (U.S. 6) just east of North Strong Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Pioneer resident of Spring Valley. Achieved national prominence in the settlement of the Pennsylvania Anthracite Miners Strike in 1902 with the co-operation of President Theodore Roosevelt. President of United Mine Workers, 1889-1908. Author of . . . — — Map (db m308286) HM
On South Spaulding Street at East Caroline Street, on the right when traveling north on South Spaulding Street.
Pioneer resident of Spring Valley. Achieved national prominence in the settlement of the Pennsylvania anthracite miners strike in 1902 with the co-operation of President Theodore Roosevelt. President of United Mine Workers, 1889-1908. Author of . . . — — Map (db m308287) HM
On North Greenwood Street north of East Erie Street, on the right when traveling north.
Honor Roll
1950 Korean War 1955
These made the supreme sacrifice
Joseph Cieslak Frank Ogden
Spring Valley Korean veterans
Actis J Alpaugh W Anderson R Andes J Belski T Bertalot F A Bertotti R Blum W Bobbio L . . . — — Map (db m185181) WM
On North Greenwood Street north of East Erie Street, on the right when traveling north.
[Top plaque]
Dedicated to the armed services men
and women of the Spring Valley area
who volunteered their lives to
preserve the freedom of our country.
American Legion Post 182
Spring Valley, Illinois
1994
[Bottom . . . — — Map (db m185185) WM
On North Greenwood Street north of East Erie Street, on the right when traveling north.
Honor roll
1961 Vietnam War 1975
He made the supreme sacrifice
Harry Lewis Jr.
Spring Valley Vietnam veterans
Actis R Acuncius W Andes J Andreoni P Andreoni W L Angelo R Ballerini L E Ballerini L F Ballerini L J . . . — — Map (db m185172) WM
On North Greenwood Street north of East Erie Street, on the right when traveling north.
[Center plaque]
American Legion
Preamble · to · the · Constitution
For God and country we associate ourselves together for the following purposes: to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and . . . — — Map (db m185085) WM
On West North Street (Illinois Route 92) at North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on West North Street.
Don Marquis, American humorist,
dramatist, and poet, was born in Walnut,
July 29, 1878. In 1899 he went to
Washington, D. C., where he began his
career in journalism. He later worked
on newspapers in Atlanta and New York
City. In Atlanta he . . . — — Map (db m230562) HM
On South Main Street at Jackson Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
[Front] The purpose of all war is ultimate peace Saint Augustine
[Side] In honor and memory of those who served. Our thanks to all at home and abroad who helped preserve our freedoms
Freedom of speech Freedom of worship . . . — — Map (db m230579) WM
Near North King Street north of East Main Street (U.S. 6/34), on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
First permanent white settlers in Bureau County
May 4, 1828
First farmer, having plowed first furrow
June 10, 1828
Parents of first while child born within county
Jan. 15, 1830
First postmaster of Bureau County
1831
The . . . — — Map (db m310168) HM
On Hennepin Canal Parkway Trail (U.S. 6), on the left when traveling west. Reported unreadable.
[Sign #1]
Anatomy of a Canal: Canals like the Hennepin are manmade waterways for boats to travel on. Many canals are built to make shortcuts between two existing bodies of water. The Hennepin Canal was built to carry cargo barges . . . — — Map (db m44828) HM
On West Main Street (U.S. 6) west of North Locust Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Methodist Episcopal Church was formed in 1855, after a small group of worshippers started meeting in their homes in 1838.
A Church was erected on this lot in 1889. The Church was destroyed by fire on January 24, 1896 and was rebuilt in nine . . . — — Map (db m310281) HM
On South Walnut Street at 2nd Street, on the left when traveling south on South Walnut Street.
Erected in honor of the men & women from this community who served their country - and in sacred memory of those who paid the supreme sacrifice — — Map (db m310278) WM
