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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Crawford County, Illinois

 
Clickable Map of Crawford County, Illinois and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Crawford County, IL (19) Clark County, IL (31) Jasper County, IL (7) Lawrence County, IL (15) Richland County, IL (10) Knox County, IN (96) Sullivan County, IN (12)  CrawfordCounty(19) Crawford County (19)  ClarkCounty(31) Clark County (31)  JasperCounty(7) Jasper County (7)  LawrenceCounty(15) Lawrence County (15)  RichlandCounty(10) Richland County (10)  KnoxCountyIndiana(96) Knox County (96)  SullivanCounty(12) Sullivan County (12)
Robinson is the county seat for Crawford County
Adjacent to Crawford County, Illinois
      Clark County (31)  
      Jasper County (7)  
      Lawrence County (15)  
      Richland County (10)  
      Knox County, Indiana (96)  
      Sullivan County, Indiana (12)  
 
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1 Illinois, Crawford County, Hutsonville — Hutson Memorial
Hutsonville was named after the Isaac Hutson family massacred by Indians in 1813 at a spot sixty four rods due east of this marker. Hutson was killed later in a skirmish with the Indians near Fort Harrison, Indiana.Map (db m152463) HM
2 Illinois, Crawford County, Oblong — Lovely Lublong, 3/22/07
Lovely Lublong, 3/22/07 Main St looking East from the "Corner" How would you like to live in Oblong?Map (db m229852) HM
3 Illinois, Crawford County, Oblong, Oblong Township — You Are Not Forgotten
Since World War I, more than 91,000 American soldiers are unaccounted for. This unoccupied seat is dedicated to the memory of those brave men and women and to the sacrifices each made in serving this country. God Bless You, God Bless . . . Map (db m229795) WM
4 Illinois, Crawford County, Palestine — Auntie Gogin's Store
On this block Mary Ann (Elwell) Gogin operated a General Merchandise Store in the late nineteenth century. One of the first women in Illinois to own and manage her own store. Mrs. Gogin was affectionately known as "Auntie" to the residents of . . . Map (db m23315) HM
5 Illinois, Crawford County, Palestine — Cullom Homestead
Here stood the home of Edward N. Cullom who with Joseph Kitchell platted the Village of Palestine in 1818. They donated to the county the land including the Public Square for the County Seat. Early court sessions were held in the Cullom home.Map (db m23311) HM
6 Illinois, Crawford County, Palestine — Dubois Tavern
Here stood the Dubois Tavern. Jesse K. Dubois, a close friend of Abraham Lincoln, was an official in the United States Land Office in Palestine from 1849-1853 and later became the Auditor of Public Accounts for Illinois. His son, Fred T. Dubois, . . . Map (db m23309) HM
7 Illinois, Crawford County, Palestine — Fort Foot
About 1813 the William Eaton family and other restless pioneers considered Fort LaMotte too crowded and therefore constructed a new stockade on a site several hundred yards North of here. A family trait of the Eatons, large feet, led to the name . . . Map (db m23319) HM
8 Illinois, Crawford County, Palestine — Fort LaMotte
About 1812 the settlers in this area built Fort LaMotte for protection from hostile indians. The pioneers farmed the adjoining land but stayed within easy reach of the protective walls. After the War of 1812 the Indian threat diminished and . . . Map (db m23308) HM
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9 Illinois, Crawford County, Palestine — Gov. Augustus C. French
On this site stood the home of Augustus C. French (1808-1864) when he was elected the ninth Governor of Illinois. The early settlers in Illinois came mostly from Southern States so that French, a native of New Hampshire, was the first "Yankee" . . . Map (db m23318) HM
10 Illinois, Crawford County, Palestine — Houston - Dickson Store
Two early residents of Palestine, John Houston and Francis Dickson, purchased this lot as the site for a combination dwelling and store about 1818. By 1820 their stock of merchandise provided nearby settlers with goods which they previously had . . . Map (db m23313) HM
11 Illinois, Crawford County, Palestine — Kitchell Grist Mill
In this area Joseph Kitchell who settled here in 1817 erected a Grist Mill and Distillery which eliminated the trip to Shakertown, Indiana where the farmers had previously taken their grain. Horses were used for power, grain was taken in pay, . . . Map (db m23307) HM
12 Illinois, Crawford County, Palestine — Palestine, Illinois
This area reminded Frenchman John LaMotte of the land of milk and honey, Palestine. While a member of the LaSalle exploring party, he became separated from the group, traveled down the Wabash River, and first gazed upon the region in 1678. Other . . . Map (db m23328) HM
13 Illinois, Crawford County, Palestine — Rousch Brothers - Aviation Pioneers
Usher - October13, 1891 -- April 4, 1941. Built his first airplane in 1909. From 1913-1927 he learned to fly, barnstormed, and did stunt flying. Pilot and instructor for Interstate Airline and American Airways 1928-1930 and American Airlines . . . Map (db m23331) HM
14 Illinois, Crawford County, Palestine — The Fife Opera House
The Fife Opera House, located on the second floor of the Fife Hardware Store, was built by David Fife. It operated from 1901-1912. It seated 700 people on red leather seats, had electric fans and was heated with a coal furnace. There were five . . . Map (db m23314) HM
15 Illinois, Crawford County, Palestine — United States Land Office
A United States Land Office was located at this site in 1820 and operated until 1855. Settlers from as far as Chicago came here to file on homesteads. Young Abraham Lincoln passing through Palestine in 1830 with his family in emigrant wagons . . . Map (db m23316) HM
16 Illinois, Crawford County, Robinson — Clergy Gratitude
Former Nuns of St. Elizabeth Church, Robinson, Illinois Sr. Naomi Libiak, Dc 1978-1981 • Sr. Gaynelle Barrett, Dc 1978-1985 • Sr. Mary Dupont, Dc 1981-1987 • Sr. Catherine Mary Norris, Dc 1981 • Sr. Annina Bullock, Dc 1987-1994 • Sr. Rita . . . Map (db m229851) HM
17 Illinois, Crawford County, Robinson, Oil Center — Shire Oil Well
During the early part of the Winter of 1906, DeWitte T. Finley made a location on the Shire farm, about six miles southwest of Robinson, and successfully drilled in the Shire No. 1. It was drilled to a depth of about one thousand feet, and . . . Map (db m229776) HM
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18 Illinois, Crawford County, Robinson, Robinson Township — American Legion Veterans Memorial
Dedicated to the glory of God and to the honor of all veterans of Crawford County who served their country in time of need.Map (db m229848) WM
19 Illinois, Crawford County, Robinson, Robinson Township — Crawford County Patriots Memorial1909 - 1990 — Civil War 12 Pound Napoleon Cannon —
This memorial is dedicated to all veterans and civilians who served and supported our nation in times of military conflict. The perpetuation of our constitutional freedoms is owed to these patriotic men, women and children. World War I 1917-1918 • . . . Map (db m229849) WM
 
 
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Mar. 28, 2024