The American Civil War was a major war between the United States (the "Union") and eleven southern slave states that declared their secession and formed the Confederate States of America, led by President Jefferson Davis. The Union, led by President . . . — — Map (db m272008) HM
The American Revolutionary War was a war between the Kingdom of Great Britian and the thirteen "United Colonies." In 1775, the Second Continental Congress formed an army and declared their independence as a new nation, the United States . . . — — Map (db m272005) HM
The Gulf War was a conflict between Iraq and a UN force led by the United States from January 17, 1991 through February 27, 1991. This conflict came about because of Iraq's invasion of neighboring Kuwait. The Iraqi forces were led by Saddam Hussein, . . . — — Map (db m272016) HM
Article from the Beacon News—June 25, 1982:
Garden by the schoolhouse blooms with community pride
Written by Robert Hallwachs
Ford Lippold doesn't hold with scientific gardening. "The experts say you're supposed to plan a garden . . . — — Map (db m272001) HM
The Korean Conflict started June 25, 1950 and ended July 27, 1953. It began as a civil war between North and South Korea. Though officially called a police action, rather than a war, by the United States. The United Nations also sent in troops. The . . . — — Map (db m272013) HM
History Through the Years
1848 • Construction begins on Oswego Methodist-Episcopal Church.
1850 • Construction completed.
1854 • Building debt retired; Oswego Methodist-Episcopal Church dedicated.
1901 • Patterned glass panes replaced . . . — — Map (db m271939) HM
The Mexican-American War lasted from 1846 until 1848. Border disputes along the Rio Grande River with Mexico, and the granting of statehood to Texas were the main causes of the war. President James Polk requested a declaration of war and Congress . . . — — Map (db m272006) HM
In September 2014, Junior Girl Scout Troop 4532 earned their Bronze Award by donating this clock to the Village of Oswego. It took troop members Allison Calvert, Ava Grace Benstine, Bailey DeBerard, Cali Roberts, Corine White, Morgan Kobernus, . . . — — Map (db m272003) HM
[Identical text on the rear of two stones:]
The Village of Oswego dedicates this memorial to all veterans living and deceased who have honorably served their country that freedom may reign
[Text on each side of the obelisk at center:]
• . . . — — Map (db m272004) WM
The Boy Scouts of America completed the monumental task of simultaneously placing more than 3,000 Lincoln Highway Markers across the nation on September 1, 1928. The concrete markers were designed to immortalize the highway dream and as a memorial . . . — — Map (db m271921) HM
The Spanish-American War was a conflict between the Kingdom of Spain and the United States of America that took place from April to August 1898. The immediate cause of the war was the sinking of the battleship Maine in Havana, Cuba. The war ended in . . . — — Map (db m272009) HM
The Vietnam Conflict was a military conflict in present day Vietnam occurring from 1959 to April 30, 1975. The chief cause of the conflict was the failure of Vietnamese Nationals to gain control of southern Vietnam both during and after their . . . — — Map (db m272014) HM
The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and Great Britain; the war was fought from 1812 to 1815 and involved both land and naval engagements. Causes of the war were seizure of U.S. sailors, Indian attacks, and trade restrictions. An . . . — — Map (db m272007) HM
World War I, also known as "The War to End All Wars", was a global military conflict that took place mostly in Europe between 1914 and 1918, It left millions dead and shaped the modern world. The Allied Powers, led by France, Russia, and the British . . . — — Map (db m272010) HM
World War II, the deadliest conflict in human history, began for Americans with the bombing of Pearl Harbor by the Japanese on December 7, 1941. The war was fought in two theatres: the European and the Pacific. After a key victory on D-Day, the . . . — — Map (db m272011) HM
The Plano congregation of the church was organized on April 21, 1861, and met at the home of Elder James Horton. In May 1868, church members passed a resolution to build a church. In a show of support and encouragement, townspeople contributed . . . — — Map (db m68229) HM
Before the abolition of slavery, a movement was established throughout the United States to help enslaved African Americans escape north into free states and Canada. Known as the "Underground Railroad," this network was comprised of communities, . . . — — Map (db m297045) HM
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
To those of Kendall County who gave their lives in the service of our country
Spanish American War
Ames, Arthur • Burson, Leon S. • Cole, Ivan C., Cpl. • Davidson, Wm. M. • Halverson, Harry • Nelson, Harvey L. • Ragness, Andrew C. • . . . — — Map (db m276876) WM
"Lisa Pickering gave 16 years of dedicated service to the City of Yorkville, learning every moving piece and facet of its operations. Lisa took great pride in her work, and it was not long before her dedication and attention to detail allowed her . . . — — Map (db m276920) HM
Dedicated in memory of
Rachel L. Wright
May 18, 1972 - February 15, 2022
Rachel spent most of her professional career working for the City of Yorkville. While employed there she held several positions, but most important was that of . . . — — Map (db m276838) HM
Commemorating the mills of Kendall County
County's first mill built 1884 by John Schneider at the mouth of the Blackberry Creek — — Map (db m276841) HM
Yorkville's Blackberry Mill was the first mill in Kendall County. It stood along the Fox River, north of River Road at Blackberry Creek, and was built by John Schneider in 1834. The mill operated until the early 1920s when it was purchased by the . . . — — Map (db m276832) HM
I ☆ 1917-1918 II ☆ 1941-1945 This Stone erected by the citizens of Kendall County in honor to those Men and Women of Kendall County who served in the Armed Forces of the United States in the . . . — — Map (db m235298) WM
