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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Lake County

 
Clickable Map of Lake 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 Lake County, IL (129) Cook County, IL (2061) McHenry County, IL (43) Allegan County, MI (64) Berrien County, MI (107) Van Buren County, MI (79) Kenosha County, WI (40)  LakeCounty(129) Lake County (129)  CookCounty(2061) Cook County (2061)  McHenryCounty(43) McHenry County (43)  AlleganCountyMichigan(64) Allegan County (64)  BerrienCounty(107) Berrien County (107)  VanBurenCounty(79) Van Buren County (79)  KenoshaCountyWisconsin(40) Kenosha County (40)
Waukegan is the county seat for Lake County
Adjacent to Lake County, Illinois
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1 ► Illinois, Lake County, Grayslake — 164 Hawley — Building History —
On Hawley Street at North Whitney Street, on the right when traveling west on Hawley Street.
On November 19, 1895 a one room frame school house was moved to this location from the northeast corner of Lake Street and Belvidere Road. Soon afterwards the building was extended ten feet to the front, raised ten feet and a brick veneer was added. . . . — — Map (db m55556) HM
2 ► Illinois, Lake County, Grayslake — St. Andrew Church Bell — Bell History —
On Hawley Street at North Whitney Street, on the right when traveling west on Hawley Street.
The original bell from St. Andrew Episcopal church heralded many events in the life of the church and community. Usually an altar boy would be assigned the task of pulling the long rope. It was rung before regular services. It was rung for weddings . . . — — Map (db m55555) HM
3 ► Illinois, Lake County, Grayslake — The Story of This Land —
On Central Park 0.2 miles west of Library Lane, on the right when traveling west.
In 1895, the year of Grayslake's incorporation, Charles F. Kuebker bought the land that encompasses Central Park from Charles Whitehead. He brought his wife and young son to Grayslake the following year. They tilled the soil and raised animals. In . . . — — Map (db m55557) HM
4 ► Illinois, Lake County, Grayslake — The Story of This Land —
On Center Street 0.1 miles east of North Lake Street, on the left when traveling east.
In 1889 religious services were held in a store on the main street of present-day Grayslake. The members of this group held a vote to decide on a church affiliation and a Congregational Church was organized. Property at the northeast corner of . . . — — Map (db m303254) HM
5 ► Illinois, Lake County, Grayslake — The Story of This Land —
On Center Street at North Whitney Street, on the right when traveling west on Center Street.
In 1886 this land was part of the newly platted subdivision of Grays Lake. The first buildings at this location were built in the early 1890s. There were two buildings both made of wood and two stories high. The building closer to the corner was . . . — — Map (db m303267) HM
6 ► Illinois, Lake County, Grayslake — The Story of This Land —
On Railroad Avenue 0.2 miles north of Center Street, on the right when traveling north.
The first canning factory in Grayslake opened on this land on Railroad Avenue in 1904. The Wisconsin Condensed Milk Company opened here in 1912 which was purchased by the Nestle Company in 1919. These two locations eventually became the home of . . . — — Map (db m303353) HM
7 ► Illinois, Lake County, Grayslake — The Story of this Land —
On North Lake Street at Hillside Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Lake Street.
Grayslake Community Consolidated High School District 127 was organized in 1939. At that time area students attended local high schools and the district paid their tuition. The Harvey Farm land on Lake Street was purchased and Grayslake opened . . . — — Map (db m303354) HM
8 ► Illinois, Lake County, Great Lakes — "Brick Row" — Great Lakes History Trail Stop 8 —
On Decatur Avenue at Lawrence Street, on the right when traveling east on Decatur Avenue.
Eleven original Officer’s Quarters stand along the bluff of Lake Michigan behind Building One. Six were designed for junior officers, four for senior officers and one for the Commandant. Original occupants included the junior Chaplain, junior . . . — — Map (db m38080) HM
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9 ► Illinois, Lake County, Great Lakes — Base Realignment and Closure —
On Farragut Avenue near Sampson Road, on the right when traveling east.
On many occasions during its history, Great Lakes Naval Training Center has fought to remain an important training location for the Navy. The Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) decision of 1993 finally seems to have put an end to that fight. This . . . — — Map (db m37879) HM
10 ► Illinois, Lake County, Great Lakes — Black and White —
On Farragut Avenue near Sampson Road, on the left when traveling east.
In the early months of World War II, the Navy Department designated Great Lakes as the only site for training African-American recruits. Since recruit training camps were named after naval heroes, it was thought fitting to do the same for the camp . . . — — Map (db m38002) HM
11 ► Illinois, Lake County, Great Lakes — Building Five — Great Lakes History Trail Stop 4 —
On Dahlgren Street near Farragut Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The Mess Hall and Galley were designed to serve one thousand two hundred eighty men, but during WWI, over five thousand sailors were fed at each meal. The ornamentation on the outside walls of the Mess Hall suggests the purpose of the building. Its . . . — — Map (db m38005) HM
12 ► Illinois, Lake County, Great Lakes — Building Four — Great Lakes History Trail Stop 5 —
On Dewey Avenue near Sampson Road, on the right when traveling west.
The original Drill Hall, now a gymnasium, was designed with battered walls to give the massive building a military, fort-like appearance. Above the main entrance, the architects provided a large ornamentation of the bow of an ancient sailing ship, . . . — — Map (db m38182) HM
13 ► Illinois, Lake County, Great Lakes — Building One — Great Lakes History Trail Stop 9 —
On Decatur Avenue near Mahan Road, on the right when traveling east.
Building one, with offices for the base commander and staff, was originally known as the Administration Building. Designed as the focal point of the base, its 155-foot tower overlooks the parade field and was the tallest structure on the original . . . — — Map (db m38079) HM
14 ► Illinois, Lake County, Great Lakes — Fighting Tradesmen —
On Farragut Avenue near Sampson Road, on the right when traveling east.
During World War I, the Public Works Department at Great Lakes was tasked with the original construction of new facilities. Originally, Public Works was to use local civilian contractors. The problem, however, was that patriotic tradesmen joined . . . — — Map (db m37870) HM
15 ► Illinois, Lake County, Great Lakes — Great Lakes Athletics —
On Farragut Avenue near Sampson Road, on the right when traveling east.
Throughout WWI and WWII, athletic opportunities for recruits included swimming, basketball, hockey, water polo, boxing, wrestling and track and field. But, it was in football that Great Lakes achieved national prominence. Among the thousands of . . . — — Map (db m37922) HM
16 ► Illinois, Lake County, Great Lakes — Great Lakes History Trail —
On Farragut Avenue near Sampson Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Great Lakes History Trail has been established on base to teach about the past and promote a healthy future. As you walk the 2 mile trail, you will learn more about the fascinating history of our great base at the actual locations where it . . . — — Map (db m37876) HM
17 ► Illinois, Lake County, Great Lakes — LT John Philip Sousa Bandstand —
On Decatur Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
This replica of the 1910 bandstand upon which LT John Philip Sousa, USN directed the Naval Training Center Band was built from original plans in observance of the Naval Training Center's 75th Anniversary. Dedicated by NTC Commander . . . — — Map (db m38007) HM
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18 ► Illinois, Lake County, Great Lakes — Original Architectural Design — Great Lakes History Trail Stop 3 —
On Sampson Road at Farragut Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Sampson Road.
Unlike many military complexes where troops occupied the site before construction, the Great Lakes project was designed and built before training operations began. The architect, Jarvis Hunt of Chicago, varied the design of individual buildings . . . — — Map (db m38183) HM
19 ► Illinois, Lake County, Great Lakes — Origins of the Base / Construction —
On Farragut Avenue near Sampson Road, on the left when traveling east.
(Left Side): Origins of the Base During the 1898 Spanish-American War, the Navy recognized that over half of the American sailors in that war had come from the Midwest. Congressman Foss of Illinois suggested that in the future, it might . . . — — Map (db m219216) HM
20 ► Illinois, Lake County, Great Lakes — Rededication of Naval Training Center Great Lakes —
On Decatur Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
To commemorate the rededication of Naval Training Center Great Lakes in honor of all who served here from 1911 to 1986 — — Map (db m38076) HM
21 ► Illinois, Lake County, Great Lakes — The First Recruit / Original Historic Structures —
On Farragut Avenue near Sampson Road, on the left when traveling east.
The First Recruit17-year old Joseph Gregg of Terre Haute, Indiana arrived at Great Lakes Naval Center on July 1, 1911, the day of the first commissioning of the Station. Later that year on October 8, President William Howard Taft officially . . . — — Map (db m37970) HM
22 ► Illinois, Lake County, Great Lakes — The Golden Thirteen —
On Farragut Avenue near Sampson Road, on the left when traveling east.
In March, 1944, the first African-American naval officers in U.S. history were commissioned at Great Lakes Naval Training Center. Twelve ensigns and one warrant officer made American military history, and went on to serve with distinction in World . . . — — Map (db m38003) HM
23 ► Illinois, Lake County, Great Lakes — The Great Lakes Football Team — Great Lakes History Trail Stop 9 —
On Decatur Avenue near Mahan Road, on the right when traveling east.
Throughout WWI and WWII, athletic opportunities for recruits included swimming, basketball, hockey, water polo, boxing, wrestling and track & field. But, it was in WWI football that Great Lakes achieved national prominence. Among the thousands of . . . — — Map (db m38077) HM
24 ► Illinois, Lake County, Great Lakes — The Post War Era —
On Farragut Avenue near Sampson Road, on the right when traveling east.
With the surrender of Japan and the close of hostilities in August, 1945, a call resounded across the nation to “bring our boys back home.” A demobilization center was established at Great Lakes to process the discharge of sailors. In . . . — — Map (db m37926) HM
25 ► Illinois, Lake County, Great Lakes — United States Naval Training Station — Great Lakes, Illinois —
On John Paul Jones Street, on the right when traveling north.
Land donated, 1905, by The Commercial Club of Chicago, Theodore Roosevelt, President, Paul Morton, Secretary of the Navy, F. A. Delano, President, Commercial Club, Chicago, Graeme Stewart, Member, Commercial Club, Chicago. Station . . . — — Map (db m38082) HM
26 ► Illinois, Lake County, Great Lakes — Wings over Great Lakes —
On Farragut Avenue near Sampson Road, on the right when traveling east.
Early aviation at Great Lakes included both pilot training and schools for enlisted Aviation Quartermasters, Machinists Mates, Aviation Armorers, and Ordnancemen. The first pilots were from among wealthy Illinois families who not only encouraged . . . — — Map (db m37873) HM
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27 ► Illinois, Lake County, Great Lakes — Women at Great Lakes —
On Farragut Avenue near Sampson Road, on the right when traveling east.
During the astonishing growth of the Navy during World War I, women were, for the first time, accepted into the Navy. These women enlisted into the yeoman rating and were designated with an (F) for female. They served with the aviation unit and . . . — — Map (db m37925) HM
28 ► Illinois, Lake County, Great Lakes — World War I / Between the Wars —
On Farragut Avenue near Sampson Road, on the left when traveling east.
World War IOn April 6, 1917, less than six years after Great Lakes was opened, the U.S. declared war on the Central Powers. By August, the number of trainees grew from 618 to 50,000. Vast tent cities sprang up to house the flood of volunteers. . . . — — Map (db m37996) HM
29 ► Illinois, Lake County, Great Lakes — World War II —
On Farragut Avenue near Sampson Road, on the right when traveling east.
On the morning of December 7, 1941, only 6,814 sailors were in training at Great Lakes. Two hours after the attack began, Captain Spaulding, the Public Works Officer, authorized a large construction program. 13 prime contractors, 27 architectural . . . — — Map (db m37920) HM
30 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — "Lamp of Liberty" —
Near Kilbourne Road north of Old Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
"I leave you, hoping that the lamp of liberty will burn in your bosoms until there shall no longer be doubt that all men are created free and equal." Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States — — Map (db m308048) HM
31 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — American Eagle — ACE Roller Coaster Landmark —
Near Great America Parkway 0.8 miles south of Grand Avenue (Illinois Route 132), on the right.
American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) recognizes American Eagle at Six Flags Great America as an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark, a designation reserved for rides of historic significance. During the late 1970s, management of what was then known as . . . — — Map (db m287689) HM
32 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — American Legion Post 771 —
On Milwaukee Avenue at Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Milwaukee Avenue.
This building is dedicated to those who served their country in the world wars June 8th, 1952 — — Map (db m229120) WM
33 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — Amos Bennett — First African American Settler in Lake County —
Near West Washington Street (County Road A22) 0.3 miles east of Milwaukee Avenue (State Route 21), on the right when traveling west.
Amos Bennett, born in 1797 in Connecticut to freed slaves, was the first African American settler in Lake County. This marker sits on a portion of land Bennett settled and farmed with his wife and children in the mid 1830s. He later farmed 150 . . . — — Map (db m245306) HM
34 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — Aquaman Splashdown — Six Flags Great America 50 —
Near Six Flags Drive near Grand Avenue (Illinois Route 132).
AQUAMAN Splashdown began its life as Yankee Clipper when it opened on May 29, 1976, as one of the park's original Arrow Development flume attractions. Intertwined with its sister flume Logger's Run, the ride became a familiar staple of the Yankee . . . — — Map (db m303467) HM
35 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — Columbia
Near Six Flags Drive south of Grand Avenue (Illinois Route 132), on the left when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
Columbia is the world's grandest carousel. Standing as high as a ten-story building, every inch of this monumental carousel honors American craftsmanship. None so large or so elegant has ever been built. On Columbia's two turntables, 106 . . . — — Map (db m231644) HM
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36 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — Columbia —
Near Six Flags Drive 0.5 miles south of Grand Avenue (Illinois Route 132).
Rising nearly ten stories above the park, Columbia Carousel stands as one of the world's most iconic and celebrated carousels — a stunning tribute to American craftsmanship and design. Across its two grand turntables, 106 meticulously recreated . . . — — Map (db m303490) HM
37 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — Columbia Carousel — Six Flags Great America 50 —
Near Six Flags Drive near Grand Avenue (Illinois Route 132).
The Columbia Carousel has stood as the iconic centerpiece of Six Flags Great America since the park's opening on May 29, 1976. Originally designed by Randall Duell and Associates for the Marriott Corporation, it is one of two nearly identical . . . — — Map (db m303469) HM
38 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — DC Super-Villains Swing — Six Flags Great America 50 —
Near Six Flags Drive 0.7 miles south of Grand Avenue (Illinois Route 132).
DC Super-Villains Swing began its life as Whirligig, opening on May 29, 1976, as one of Six Flags Great America's original attractions. Originally located in the County Fair section, the ride later moved to Yankee Harbor in 1985 before shifting . . . — — Map (db m303466) HM
39 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — Demon — Six Flags Great America 50 —
Near Six Flags Drive 0.7 miles south of Grand Avenue (Illinois Route 132).
Demon began its run at Six Flags Great America on May 29, 1976, opening as Turn of the Century, a custom Arrow Dynamics coaster featuring two airtime hills and a pair of corkscrews. In 1980, the ride underwent a significant transformation: the . . . — — Map (db m303462) HM
40 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — Esper A. Petersen —
On Grand Avenue (Illinois Route 132) west of Old Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Esper A. Petersen founded the Esper A. Petersen Foundation in 1944 Born in Denmark, Esper came to the United States as a poor immigrant in the early 1920's. Successful in his endeavors, he wanted to share his good fortune with deserving . . . — — Map (db m307977) HM
41 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — Fiddler's Fling — Six Flags Great America 50 —
Near Six Flags Drive 0.8 miles south of Grand Avenue ( Route 132).
Fiddler's Fling has been spinning guests since the park's opening on May 29, 1976, debuting as one of Six Flags Great America's original attractions. Manufactured by Schwarzkopf as a classic Calypso-style ride, it features rotating, tilting cars . . . — — Map (db m303464) HM
42 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — Great America Scenic Railway — Six Flags Great America 50 —
Near Six Flags Drive south of Grand Avenue ( Route 132).
The Great America Scenic Railway has been circling the park since opening day in 1976, operating as a narrow-gauge heritage railroad that provides guests with a relaxed, scenic mile-long journey around the park. The line features two stations, . . . — — Map (db m303463) HM
43 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — Hometown Park — Six Flags Great America 50 —
Near Six Flags Drive 0.7 miles south of Grand Avenue ( Route 132).
Hometown Park opened in 2015 as part of Six Flags Great America's 40 Seasons of Thrills celebration, bringing new life to the park's central Hometown Square area. Created as a dedicated kids' section, the area reintroduced three classic kiddie . . . — — Map (db m303460) HM
44 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — Hometown Park — Six Flags Great America 50 —
Near Six Flags Drive 0.7 miles south of Grand Avenue ( Route 132).
Hometown Park opened in 2015 as part of Six Flags Great America's 40 Seasons of Thrills celebration, bringing new life to the park's central Hometown Square area. Created as a dedicated kids' section, the area reintroduced three classic kiddie . . . — — Map (db m303461) HM
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45 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — Kiddieland Amusement Park 1929-2009 — Home of The Little Dipper, historic family coaster —
On Great America Parkway.
The Little Dipper operated at Kiddieland Amusement Park from Spring of 1950 to Fall of 2009 when Six Flags Great America purchased the historic coaster. Six Flags Great America is proud to preserve this piece of Chicago history for families to share . . . — — Map (db m287803) HM
46 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — Lake County's First African American Settler —
On Kilbourne Road north of Old Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Amos Bennett, Lake County's first African American settler arrived in Gurnee in 1835. Amos and his family were also the first Blacks to settle in Delhi, New York around the year 1799. While in Gurnee, he owned a log cabin near Washington Street and . . . — — Map (db m308030) HM
47 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — Logger's Run — Six Flags Great America 50 —
Near Six Flags Drive 0.7 miles south of Grand Avenue ( Route 132).
Logger's Run opened with Six Flags Great America on May 29, 1976, as one of the park's original Arrow Development log flumes. Located in Yukon Territory, the ride was designed as one of two interlocking flumes-paired with what is now AQUAMAN™ . . . — — Map (db m303465) HM
48 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — Rue Le Dodge — Six Flags Great America 50 —
Near Six Flags Drive 0.5 miles south of Grand Avenue ( Route 132).
Rue Le Dodge has been a staple of Six Flags Great America since the park first opened on May 29, 1976, debuting as one of its original attractions. Located in Orleans Place, this classic bumper-car ride was manufactured by Soli and features a . . . — — Map (db m303468) HM
49 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — The Journey —
Near Kilbourne Road north of Old Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Once the slaves escaped, they faced an ever-present danger of being recaptured, severely punished, and sold back into slavery. To avoid this danger, freedom seekers employed a variety of methods including traveling by night, wading in streams to . . . — — Map (db m308058) HM
50 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — The Lobster — Six Flags Great America 50 —
On Six Flags Drive 0.7 miles south of Grand Avenue ( Route 132).
The Lobster debuted on May 29, 1976, as one of the park's original attractions, operating in the Yankee Harbor section (now DC Universe™). This Schwarzkopf-built Polyp-style spinning ride was instantly recognizable thanks to its bright orange cars . . . — — Map (db m303459) HM
51 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — The Mother Rudd Barn — Historic Garden — 1840 s —
On Kilbourne Road 0.1 miles north of Old Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The Mother Rudd Home is the oldest building in Warren Township. It served as a stagecoach stop, inn, tavern and post office. After the organization of the township in 1850, it was the official town hall and all caucuses and elections were held here. . . . — — Map (db m55519) HM
52 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — The Mother Rudd Barn —
Near Kilbourne Road north of Old Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
From all indications, a main line of the Underground Railroad ran through Lake County from Illinois across the state line to Wisconsin. Several sites have been identified as stops in Gurnee, Ivanhoe, Millburn and Waukegan. Oral tradition indicates . . . — — Map (db m308050) HM
53 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — Timeline —
On Kilbourne Road north of Old Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
1501 - African Slaves in the New World Spanish settlers bring slaves from Africa to Santo Domingo (now the capital of the Dominican Republic). 1619 - Slaves in Virginia Africans brought to Jamestown were the first slaves imported . . . — — Map (db m308034) HM
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54 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — Timeline —
Near Kilbourne Road north of Old Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
1820 - Missouri Compromise Missouri is admitted to the Union as a slave state, Maine as a free state. Slavery is forbidden in any subsequent territories north of latitude 36° 30'. 1850 - Compromise of 1850 In exchange for . . . — — Map (db m308037) HM
55 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — Underground Railroad —
Near Kilbourne Road north of Old Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The first African slaves brought to North America arrived in Virginia in the early 17th Century. A secret network of activists was formed to aid escaped slaves obtain freedom. These individuals offered shelter and food to escaped slaves traveling . . . — — Map (db m308056) HM
56 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — Underground Railroad in Illinois —
Near Kilbourne Road near Old Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Illinois played a significant role in the Underground Railroad. A large number of the slaves who came to Illinois escaped from Kentucky and Tennessee with the majority fleeing from Missouri. Although most Underground Railroad passengers reached . . . — — Map (db m308060) HM
57 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — Warren Township Veterans Memorial —
On O’Plaine Road at Washington Street, on the left when traveling north on O’Plaine Road.
“In memory of the sons and daughters of Warren Township who gave their lives during military conflicts of the United States so that freedom might prevail.” — — Map (db m229122) WM
58 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee — Whizzer — Six Flags Great America 50 —
Near Six Flags Drive 0.6 miles south of Grand Avenue ( Route 132).
Whizzer, originally known as Willard's Whizzer, opened with Six Flags Great America on May 29, 1976 as one of the park's headlining attractions designed by Werner Stengel and manufactured by Anton Schwarzkopf. As part of the innovative Speedracer . . . — — Map (db m303457) HM
59 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee, Six Flags Great America — Batman The Ride — ACE Roller Coaster Landmark —
Near Six Flags Drive north of West Washington Street (Road 22), on the right when traveling north.
American Coaster Enthusiasts recognizes Batman The Ride at Six Flags Great America as an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark, a designation reserved for rides of historic significance. As the world's first inverted looping roller coaster, the . . . — — Map (db m226355) HM
60 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee, Six Flags Great America — Great America Scenic Railway — Six Flags Great America 50 —
Near Six Flags Drive 0.7 miles south of Grand Avenue ( Route 132).
The Great America Scenic Railway has been circling the park since opening day in 1976, operating as a narrow-gauge heritage railroad that provides guests with a relaxed, scenic mile-long journey around the park. The line features two stations, . . . — — Map (db m309034) HM
61 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee, Six Flags Great America — Hometown Fun Machine — Six Flags Great America 50 —
Near Six Flags Drive 0.7 miles south of Grand Avenue ( Route 132).
Hometown Fun Machine made its debut on May 29, 1976 as one of Six Flags Great America's original opening-day attractions. Originally introduced in Yukon Territory as the Saskatchewan Scrambler, the ride was relocated to Hometown Square in 1978 and . . . — — Map (db m307960) HM
62 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee, Six Flags Great America — Triple Play — Six Flags Great America 50 —
Near Six Flags Drive 0.7 miles south of Grand Avenue ( Route 132).
Triple Play opened with Six Flags Great America on May 29, 1976, debuting as one of the park's original flat rides in the Hometown Square section. Manufactured by HUSS as a classic Troika, the ride features three rotating arms that lift, tilt, and . . . — — Map (db m307967) HM
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63 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee, Six Flags Great America — Whizzer Roller Coaster — ACE Roller Coaster Landmark —
Near Great America Parkway.
American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) recognizes Whizzer at Six Flags Great America as an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark, a designation reserved for rides of historic significance. Designed by engineer Werner Stengel (1936- ) and manufactured by the . . . — — Map (db m200697) HM
64 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee, Warren Township — Silver Anniversary Horse —
On Great America Parkway.
Carved in 1928 by Frank Carreta. Courtesy of the Circus Hall of Fame Sarasota, Florida. — — Map (db m287804) HM
65 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee, Warren Township — Six Flags History of Resurrected Rides — The Little Dipper — Keeping the History Alive —
On Great America Parkway.
The Comet Originally opened at Crystal Beach Park, Ontario, Canada, in 1927 under the name of Cyclone. The Comet thrilled several generations of riders, until ceasing operation in September 1989. Officially reopened on June 25, 1994, The Comet . . . — — Map (db m287718) HM
66 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee, Warren Township — The Little Dipper —
Near Great America Parkway.
The Little Dipper was designed by Herbert Schmeck and built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company in 1950. The figure eight track features a three-story lift hill and runs 700 feet in length. ★ The historic wooden coaster operated at . . . — — Map (db m287694) HM
67 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee, Warren Township — The Little Dipper — Keeping the History Alive —
On Great America Parkway.
The Little Dipper Coaster was built in 1950 at Kiddieland Amusement Park in Melrose Park, Illinois for $20,000. The estimated cost to build the same coaster from scratch today would be $1,000,000. The Little Dipper was designed by Herbert . . . — — Map (db m287701) HM
68 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee, Warren Township — The Little Dipper — Keeping the History Alive —
On Great America Parkway.
Aerial view of Kiddieland Amusement Park in 1950 when the "Little Dipper" opened. Over the next 59 years the ride thrilled millions of children and became a summer time staple for Chicagoland families. Third generation Kiddieland owner, Ronald . . . — — Map (db m287717) HM
69 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee, Warren Township — The Little Dipper — Keeping the History Alive —
On Great America Parkway.
A commemorative bronze medallion was created to honor Kiddieland's last season after 80 years of commitment to family fun. The last ride on the Little Dipper at Kiddieland Amusement Park in October 2009. The ride operated for almost 60 years at . . . — — Map (db m287802) HM
70 ► Illinois, Lake County, Gurnee, Warren Township — The Wooden Coasters of Six Flags —
On Great America Parkway.
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Roar 1999 Six Flags Magic Mountain Colossus 1978 Terminator Salvation 2009 Six Flags Over Texas Judge Roy Scream 1980 Texas Giant 1990 Six Flags Fiesta Texas The Rattler 1992 . . . — — Map (db m287801) HM
71 ► Illinois, Lake County, Highland Park — Fort Sheridan —
On Leonard Wood West, on the left when traveling south.
This U.S. Army Post was named after Civil War Cavalry General Philip Sheridan, to honor his many services to Chicago (1868-1883). The Commercial Club of Chicago, concerned since 1877 with the need for a military garrison, was motivated by the . . . — — Map (db m55515) HM
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72 ► Illinois, Lake County, Highland Park — Fort Sheridan — Centennial Legacy Statue — 1887 – 1987 —
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
73 ► Illinois, Lake County, Highland Park — Site of the First Public Building —
On Central Avenue at Saint Johns Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Central Avenue.
This is the site of the first public building built by the Highland Park Building Company in 1868. It contained the first city offices, community and religious meeting rooms. It was bought by James McDonald and became McDonald's Store and Hall. The . . . — — Map (db m64705) HM
74 ► Illinois, Lake County, Highland Park — The Francis Stupey Log Cabin —
On Saint Johns Avenue south of Laurel Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Built in 1847 of hand hewn, virgin white oak timbers, this is Highland Park's oldest standing structure. It was a centennial gift from Exmoor Country Club to the Highland Park Historical Society and the people of Highland Park. In December, . . . — — Map (db m64707) HM
75 ► Illinois, Lake County, Highland Park — The Water Tower —
On Leonard Wood Avenue South, on the right when traveling east.
Was designed by the Architectural Firm of Holabird and Roche and is a classic example of Military Architecture. It was built in 1891 and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of Interior on 4 December . . . — — Map (db m55517) HM
76 ► Illinois, Lake County, Highland Park — Tyler Gate —
Near Ravinia Park Road at Green Bay Road, on the right when traveling north.
Over the past century, millions of music lovers have passed through this historic gate. Today, this gate and the Martin Theatre are the only structures from Ravinia's original 1904 construction still standing in the park. — — Map (db m274370) HM
77 ► Illinois, Lake County, Highland Park, Braeside — This Indian Trail Tree —
On Saint Johns Avenue at County Line Road, on the right when traveling south on Saint Johns Avenue.
This Indian Trail tree, at the northern boundary of Cook County, is the most noticeable one standing on a highway. There are eleven similarly bent trees in Cook County, pointing the direction of the Indian trails. The branch was bent and fastened to . . . — — Map (db m273960) HM
78 ► Illinois, Lake County, Lake Bluff — The Dwyer Settlement in Lake County, Illinois —
On North Green Bay Road (Illinois Route 131) 0.2 miles north of Armour Drive, on the right when traveling south.
In 1837 William Dwyer, his wife Mary, and her brother, Dr. Richard Murphy, established a claim to the property on this site and created what was known as the Dwyer Settlement. The Dwyer homestead included a tavern and one of the three stage stops . . . — — Map (db m66619) HM
79 ► Illinois, Lake County, Lake Forest — McKinlock Post 264 American Legion Veterans Memorial —
On Waukegan Road (Illinois Route 43) 0.5 miles south of Townline Road ( Route 60).
This flag pole is dedicated to all who serve the United States of America Army • Navy - Marine Corps • Air Force - Coast Guard Past - Present - Future Freedom Is Not Free — — Map (db m309413) HM
80 ► Illinois, Lake County, Lake Zurich — Henry J. Paulus Park —
On Rand Road (U.S. 12) 0.4 miles north of Main Street ( Route 22), on the right.
Dedicated to Henry J. Paulus for his untiring service of 28 years to community and for his perseverance in establishing this park for the enjoyment of all the people of this village. April 29, 1989 — — Map (db m273009) HM
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81 ► Illinois, Lake County, Lake Zurich, Ela Township — Thy Wondrous Story, Illinois —
On Main Street south of Church Street.
The fertile prairies in Illinois attracted the attention of French trader Louis Jolliet and Father Jacques Marquette as they explored the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers in 1673. France claimed this region until 1763 when she surrendered it to Great . . . — — Map (db m272438) HM
82 ► Illinois, Lake County, Lake Zurich, Ela Township — Veterans Memorial —
On Main Street south of Church Street.
Dedicated to those who have served our country and to youth who will keep us free — — Map (db m272443) HM
83 ► Illinois, Lake County, Libertyville — Adlai Ewing Stevenson II — 1900 – 1965 —
On North Saint Mary's Road (County Route 19) 0.5 miles north of West Everett Road (County Route 40), on the right when traveling south.
Adlai Ewing Stevenson – Governor of Illinois from 1949 to 1953, twice the Democratic Party nominee for president, and United States Ambassador to the United Nations – built this residence in 1938. Known as "The Farm," the house, outbuildings, and . . . — — Map (db m41247) HM
84 ► Illinois, Lake County, Libertyville — Cook Memorial Library —
On North Milwaukee Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m55520) HM
85 ► Illinois, Lake County, Libertyville — General Dragoljub Mihailovich —
Near Illinois Route 21.
Legion of Merit Chief Commander General Dragoljub Mihailovich distinguished himself in an outstanding manner as Commander-in-Chief of the Yugoslavian Army Forces and later as Minister of War by organizing and leading important resistance . . . — — Map (db m55566) HM
86 ► Illinois, Lake County, Libertyville — Libertyville — 1882–1982 —
On Milwaukee Avenue (Illinois Route 21) at Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Milwaukee Avenue.
First known as Vardin's Grove, Libertyville was settled in 1836 by George Vardin. The name of the village was later changed to Independence Grove and then to Libertyville. On June 20, 1839, Libertyville became the county seat, and the name was . . . — — Map (db m277022) HM
87 ► Illinois, Lake County, Libertyville — Libertyville Heritage Area —
On Milwaukee Avenue (Illinois Route 21) at Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Milwaukee Avenue.
This gazebo, designed in the David Adler tradition is a community project serving as a welcome to the Libertyville heritage area. — — Map (db m277028) HM
88 ► Illinois, Lake County, Libertyville — Serbian Orthodox Monastery of St. Sava —
On Illinois Route 21, on the right when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m55564) HM
89 ► Illinois, Lake County, Long Grove — Bollenbach Wagon Shop — c. 1870 —
On Robert Parker Coffin Road, on the left when traveling west.
Owned by the Bollenbach family, wagonmakers and blacksmiths, the center two-story section was moved from its original location across the road. — — Map (db m78444) HM
90 ► Illinois, Lake County, Long Grove — Creamery — 1879 —
On Robert Parker Coffin Road, on the right when traveling east.
Once the largest and most prosperous cheese and butter factory in Northern Illinois. Rebuilt after a fire in 1897. — — Map (db m78460) HM
91 ► Illinois, Lake County, Long Grove — Fred Sauer Residence — 1873 —
On Old McHenry Road, on the right when traveling east.
Built by Fred Sauer, a carpenter who plied his trade rebuilding Chicago after the great fire of 1871. — — Map (db m78450) HM
92 ► Illinois, Lake County, Long Grove — George Umbdenstock Residence — c. 1870 —
On Robert Parker Coffin Road, on the right when traveling west.
George Umbdenstock, Sr. was one of the first village blacksmiths. The two-story section on the right is original. — — Map (db m78446) HM
93 ► Illinois, Lake County, Long Grove — Pre-Civil War Residence — c. 1855 —
On Old McHenry Road, on the right when traveling east.
The peak medallion and other Victorian design elements reflect later additions to original two-story center section. Remained a residence until 1963. — — Map (db m78453) HM
94 ► Illinois, Lake County, Long Grove — Ritzenthaler Farmhouse — c. 1890 —
On Old McHenry Road, on the right when traveling west.
Purchased by William Umbdenstock in 1928 and moved from Ritzenthaler farm property one-half mile to the north. — — Map (db m78454) HM
95 ► Illinois, Lake County, Long Grove — Rose Residence and Zimmer Hotel — c. 1860 —
On Old McHenry Road, on the right when traveling west.
Built as a residence by first village blacksmith Daniel Rose. Later became a ten-room hotel run by the Zimmer family. — — Map (db m78457) HM
96 ► Illinois, Lake County, Long Grove — Sauer Family Residence — c. 1870 —
On Old McHenry Road, on the left when traveling east.
Home of Christ and Albert Sauer, the eldest and youngest of the four brothers to settle in the village. Christ was a Civil War Veteran. — — Map (db m78452) HM
97 ► Illinois, Lake County, Long Grove — Sauer General Store — 1869 —
On Old McHenry Road at Robert Parker Coffin Road, on the left when traveling east on Old McHenry Road.
Originally erected as Sauer's Cheap Cash Store by Civil War Veteran Christ Sauer. Remained a family business until 1932. Destroyed by fire and rebuilt. — — Map (db m78447) HM
98 ► Illinois, Lake County, Long Grove — Tavern and Wagon Shop — 1847 —
On Old McHenry Road, on the left when traveling west.
First restaurant and central meeting place. — — Map (db m78456) HM
99 ► Illinois, Lake County, Long Grove — Zimmer Residence — 1898 —
On Old McHenry Road, on the left when traveling west.
Built by John Zimmer, Jr. for his bride. The Zimmer family operated the tavern and wagon shop to the south. — — Map (db m78458) HM
100 ► Illinois, Lake County, North Chicago — Douglas A-4 "Skyhawk" — Naval Training Center, Great Lakes Museum —
On Farragut Avenue east of Sheridan Road ( Route 137).
Panel 1: McDonnell/Douglas A-4D (A-4) “Skyhawk” The Douglas A-4D “Skyhawk” was designed by the late Ed Heinemann in response to a Navy requirement for a fast (but compact) long-range, light-weight carrier . . . — — Map (db m67360) WM

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