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The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration Historical Markers

During the time America was celebrating its Bicentennial (1776-1976), historic markers were erected to commemorate different events or projects. This Marker Series is for those historic markers that have the Bicentennial logo, were inspired by, have reference to it in someway within its context or was placed by a Bicentennial committee, commission etc.
 
By Sean P. Flynn, March 12, 2025
The Morton Grove Prairie Marker
101 ► Illinois, Cook County, Morton Grove — The Morton Grove Prairie —
Near Oak Park Avenue near Hazel Street.
102 ► Illinois, Cook County, Mount Prospect — Bicentennial — 1776 — 1976 — Mt. Prospect —
On Maple Street south of Busse Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
103 ► Illinois, Cook County, Skokie — St. Peter's United Church of Christ —
On Oakton Street east of Laramie Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
104 ► Illinois, Cook County, Skokie, Niles Township — St. Peter's Catholic Church —
On Niles Center Road at Lincoln Avenue on Niles Center Road.
105 ► Illinois, Cook County, Tinley Park — "Old Zion" Landmark — 6727 174th Street —
On 174th Street 0.1 miles east of 67th Court, on the right when traveling east.
106 ► Illinois, DuPage County, Darien — Old Lace School — Erected 1925 • Restored 1976 —
On Cass Avenue (County Route 15) at 75th Street (Route 33), on the right when traveling south on Cass Avenue.
107 ► Illinois, DuPage County, Downers Grove — Alexander Bradley Burns Post No. 80 War Veterans Memorial —
On Saratoga Avenue 0.2 miles south of 41st Street, on the left when traveling north.
108 ► Illinois, DuPage County, Downers Grove, Downers Grove Township — Bicentennial Memorial — 1776-1976 —
Near Linscott Avenue 0.1 miles south of Grant Street, on the right when traveling south.
109 ► Illinois, DuPage County, Elmhurst — Bicentennial Fountain —
On York Street at South Street, on the right when traveling north on York Street.
110 ► Illinois, Fulton County, Lewistown — Revolutionary War Veterans —
On North Main Street (Illinois Route 97) south of Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
111 ► Illinois, Kane County, Elgin — James T. and Hezekiah Gifford —
On Civic Center Plaza.
112 ► Illinois, Kankakee County, Kankakee — Taylor One-Room Schoolhouse — 1904-1954 —
Near 8th Avenue near Water Street, on the right when traveling south.
113 ► Illinois, Kendall County, Yorkville — The Mills of Kendall County —
On North Bridge Street (Illinois Route 47) at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on North Bridge Street.
114 ► Illinois, Lake County, Lake Zurich, Ela Township — Veterans Memorial —
On Main Street south of Church Street.
115 ► Illinois, Massac County, Metropolis — Illinois in the American Revolution —
On Park Road south of East 5th Street (U.S. 45), on the right when traveling east.
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116 ► Illinois, Monroe County, Waterloo — Revolutionary Patriots of Monroe County, Illinois — Dedicated July 4, 1976 —
On South Main Street south of Mill Street, on the left when traveling south.
117 ► Illinois, Randolph County, Kaskaskia — Illinois in the American Revolution —
On 1st Street at Webster street, on the right when traveling south on 1st Street.
118 ► Illinois, St. Clair County, Cahokia Heights — Illinois in the American Revolution —
On East 1st Street at Mississippi Avenue ( Route 3), on the left when traveling east on East 1st Street.
119 ► Illinois, St. Clair County, Fairview Heights — Kinsella Family Homestead — Circa 1860 —
Near Pleasant Ridge Road.
120 ► Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — Decatur The County Seat — Adams County Historical Sites — American Revolution Bicentennial 1776 - 1976 —
On South 2nd Street south of Madison Street, on the right when traveling south.
121 ► Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — The First Election 1833 — Adams County Historical Sites — American Revolution Bicentennial 1776 - 1976 —
On South 2nd Street just south of Madison Street, on the right when traveling south.
122 ► Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Spy Run — Little Turtle —
On South Clinton Street (U.S. 27) south of East 4th Street, on the left when traveling south.
123 ► Indiana, Blackford County, Montpelier — Forever Honoring The Pioneers — 1776 - 1976 —
On South Main Street at West Huntington Street (Indiana Route 18), on the left when traveling north on South Main Street.
124 ► Indiana, Dearborn County, Aurora — Aurora —
On Road 56 south of 5th Street, on the right when traveling north.
125 ► Indiana, Dearborn County, Lawrenceburg — Lawrenceburg — Founded 1802 —
On Green Boulevard (U.S. 50) at Park Street, on the right when traveling east on Green Boulevard.
126 ► Indiana, Dubois County, Jasper — Early Furniture Store —
On Main Street (Courthouse Square) at West 6th Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street (Courthouse Square).
127 ► Indiana, Dubois County, Jasper — The Jasper Bicentennial Time Capsule —
On Courthouse Square (east side) at East 6th Street, on the left when traveling north on Courthouse Square (east side).
128 ► Indiana, Huntington County, Andrews — Lessel Long — 1838 - 1915 —
On River Road 0.1 miles east of N. Jackson Street, on the right when traveling east.
129 ► Indiana, Huntington County, Huntington — Burk’s Lock — 1835-1873 —
On East Park Drive (U.S. 224) at Warren on East Park Drive.
130 ► Indiana, Huntington County, Huntington — Chief Francis La Fontaine — (Topeah) 1810-1847 —
Near County Road W 500N at State Road 5.
131 ► Indiana, Huntington County, Huntington — Ex Parte Milligan —
On Jefferson St. 0 miles north of State St., on the left when traveling south.
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132 ► Indiana, Huntington County, Huntington — John R. Kissinger — 1877 - 1946 — Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient "Quiet Hero - Few Know His Name" —
Near 1200 West Park Drive.
133 ► Indiana, Huntington County, Huntington — Samuel Huntington — 1731 -- 1796 — Signer of the Declaration of Independence —
On Jefferson St. 0 miles north of State St. (Road Hunting).
134 ► Indiana, Jefferson County, Madison — This Fountain —
On West Main Street (Ohio River Scenic Byway) (Indiana Route 56) at Broadway Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street (Ohio River Scenic Byway).
135 ► Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — Vincennes in the American Revolution —
On Main Street at North 1st Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
136 ► Indiana, Madison County, Markleville — Bicentennial — 1776 – 1976 —
On Main Street (Indiana Route 38) at County Route 300, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
137 ► Indiana, Newton County, Kentland, Jefferson Township — Bicentennial Time Capsule —
On North 3rd Street just north of East Graham Street, on the right when traveling north.
138 ► Indiana, Tippecanoe County, West Lafayette — 79.1998.2 — Fort Ouiatenon —
Near South River Road west of South Newman Road (County Road 300).
139 ► Iowa, Franklin County, Hampton — European Larch Tree —
Near 1st Avenue Northwest.
140 ► Iowa, Fremont County, Sidney — Fremont County Courthouse: Centennial Celebration — 1889-1989 —
Near Illinois Street at Cass Street, on the left when traveling south.
141 ► Iowa, Lee County, West Point — In Honor of Our Nation's Bicentennial — 1776 — 1976 —
On 4th Street just north of Avenue D (County Road J40), on the right when traveling north.
142 ► Iowa, Washington County, Washington — Bicentennial — George Washington — Time Capsule Monument — July 4, 1976 —
On West Washington Street just west of South Iowa Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
143 ► Kansas, Cowley County, Arkansas City — Bicentennial Time Capsule — 1776 ☆ 1976 —
On West Central Avenue just east of North 1st Street, on the right when traveling west.
144 ► Kansas, Dickinson County, Abilene — 5 — Eisenhower Park —
On North Pine Street, on the right when traveling north.
145 ► Kansas, Dickinson County, Herington — Bicentennial Monument Dedication — 1776 - 1976 —
On Broadway at Hawley Street, on the left when traveling south on Broadway.
146 ► Kansas, Johnson County, Olathe — Bicentennial Time Capsule —
On Kansas Avenue north of Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
147 ► Kansas, Mitchell County, Beloit — Beloit's Little Red Schoolhouse —
Near U.S. 24 at North Walnut Street, on the left when traveling west.
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148 ► Kentucky, Harrison County, Cynthiana — North / South —
On South Main Street (U.S. 27), on the right when traveling south.
149 ► Louisiana, Beauregard Parish, Deridder — The Old Confederate Military Road — 1862-1865
On U.S. 190 0.6 miles north of Hauser Road, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
150 ► Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Bicentennial Oak —
On Field House Drive near North Stadium Drive.
151 ► Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Campanile — 1926 1976 —
Near Tower Drive south of Dalrymple Drive, on the right when traveling south.
152 ► Louisiana, Lincoln Parish, Dubach — Autrey House —
On State Highway 151 at State Highway 152, on the right when traveling west on State Highway 151.
153 ► Louisiana, Lincoln Parish, Ruston — First Presbyterian Church —
On North Bonner Street at East Alabama Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Bonner Street.
154 ► Louisiana, Lincoln Parish, Ruston — Louisiana Chautauqua —
On North Trenton Street (U.S. 63/167) south of Toma Lodge Drive, on the left when traveling north.
155 ► Louisiana, Lincoln Parish, Vienna — Old Colvin Graveyard —
On U.S. 63/167 at Rabb Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 63/167.
156 ► Louisiana, Lincoln Parish, Vienna — Old Wire Road —
On U.S. 167 at State Route 3072, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 167.
157 ► Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, French Quarter — The Washington Artillery Park — American Revolution Bicentennial: 1776-1976 —
On Decatur Street east of St. Peter Street, on the right when traveling east.
158 ► Louisiana, St. Helena Parish, Greensburg — Revolutionary War Memorial —
On Hamberlin Street south of North Main Street (Louisiana Highway 10), on the left when traveling south.
159 ► Louisiana, St. Helena Parish, Montpelier — Montpelier —
On State Highway 16 at Eli Lane, on the left when traveling east on State Highway 16.
160 ► Louisiana, St. Mary Parish, Morgan City — Attakapa Militia —
On Myrtle St. 0.3 miles north of Auditorium Dr., on the right when traveling south.
161 ► Louisiana, St. Mary Parish, Morgan City — Dr. Walter Brashear — B. MD. 1776 - D. LA. 1860 —
On Myrtle Drive north of Auditorium Drive, on the right when traveling south.
162 ► Louisiana, Vernon Parish, Leesville — Sgt. Abe Allen — 1896-1941 —
On North 5th Street (U.S. 171) at Ian's End, on the right when traveling north on North 5th Street.
163 ► Maine, Washington County, Columbia Falls — Early Settlers of the Pleasant River — American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976 —
On Main Street at the Pleasant River, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
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164 ► Maryland, Frederick County, Woodsboro — Col. Joseph Wood — Founder of Woodsboro —
On North Main Street (Woodsboro Pike) just north of Old Creagerstown Road, on the left when traveling north.
165 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Downtown — 1728 — The Andrew Cunningham House —
On Washington Street north of School Street, on the left when traveling north.
166 ► Minnesota, Nicollet County, Courtland — Brighton —
On Fort Road (County Highway 5) 0.3 miles east of 521st Avenue (County Highway 10), on the right when traveling east.
167 ► Minnesota, Nicollet County, Courtland — Courtland —
On Main Street (U.S. 14) at 4th Street (County Highway 24), on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
168 ► Minnesota, Nicollet County, Fairfax — Joseph LaFramboise - — Interpreter to the Sioux —
Near County Road 30 0.7 miles west of State Route 4, on the right when traveling west.
169 ► Minnesota, Nicollet County, Lafayette — Bernadotte Co-op Creamery —
On 515th Avenue (County Highway 10) 0.7 miles north of 350th Street (County Highway 1), on the right when traveling north.
170 ► Minnesota, Nicollet County, Lafayette — Bernadotte Lutheran Church —
On 515th Avenue (County Highway 10) 0.9 miles north of 350th Street (County Highway 1), on the left when traveling north.
171 ► Minnesota, Nicollet County, Lafayette — Lafayette Township and Village —
On Main Avenue east of 7th Street, on the left when traveling west.
172 ► Minnesota, Nicollet County, Nicollet — New Sweden Creamery —
On State Highway 111 0.4 miles south of 370th Street (State Highway 22), on the right when traveling north.
173 ► Minnesota, Nicollet County, Norseland — Norseland Community —
On State Highway 22 at milepost 76, 0.2 miles east of County Road 52, on the left when traveling east.
174 ► Minnesota, Nicollet County, Norseland — Norseland Community —
On State Highway 22 0.4 miles east of County Road 52, on the right when traveling east.
175 ► Minnesota, Nicollet County, North Mankato, Belgrade Township — Kerns Community —
On 520th Street (County Route 6) at Kerns Drive, on the left when traveling west on 520th Street.
176 ► Minnesota, Nicollet County, St. Peter — Old Traverse Cemetery —
On County Road 20 1.2 miles north of State Highway 22, on the right when traveling north.
177 ► Minnesota, Nicollet County, St. Peter — St. Peter Boat Landing —
On Broadway Avenue (State Highway 99) east of Front Street (State Highway 22), on the right when traveling east.
178 ► Minnesota, Nicollet County, St. Peter — The Bornemann House —
On North Minnesota Avenue (U.S. 169) at West Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north on North Minnesota Avenue.
179 ► Minnesota, Olmsted County, Stewartville, High Forest Township — Richard W. Sears Birthplace —
On North Main Street (U.S. 63) just north of 3rd Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
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180 ► Minnesota, Washington County, Bayport — Bicentennial Monument —
On 3rd Street North (State Highway 95) at 4th Avenue North, on the left when traveling north on 3rd Street North.
181 ► Mississippi, Oktibbeha County, Starkville — First Baptist Church —
On East Lampkin Street east of South Washington Street, on the right when traveling east.
182 ► Missouri, Bollinger County, Marble Hill — Bollinger County Memorial — To Those Who Gave Their Lives Protecting Our Freedom —
On High Street just south of Water Street, on the left when traveling south.
183 ► Missouri, Cedar County, El Dorado Springs — Missouri Bicentennial Wagon — 1776 - 1976 —
On Main Street (Missouri Route 82) 0.3 miles north of U.S. 54, on the left when traveling north.
184 ► Missouri, Howell County, West Plains — Time Capsule — Buried December 17, 1976 —
On Court Square (Washington Avenue) at West Main Street, on the left when traveling south on Court Square (Washington Avenue).
185 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — First Christian Church —
On South Pleasant Street 0 miles north of West Kansas Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
186 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — 19 — First Presbyterian Church — American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site —
On Pleasant Street near Lexington Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
187 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — First United Methodist Church —
On Maple Avenue near North Spring Street, on the left when traveling east.
188 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Historic Courthouse —
On West Maple Avenue near Liberty Street, on the right when traveling east.
189 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Hughes House —
On South Main Street at West Linden Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
190 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Kritser House —
On Walnut Street at Lynn Street, on the right when traveling east on Walnut Street.
191 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — McCoy House —
On West Farmer Avenue just west of North Spring Street, on the right when traveling west.
192 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Sawyer-Jennings House —
On North Delaware Street just south of West Waldo Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
193 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Second Baptist Church —
On East White Oak Street just east of North Lynn Street, on the right when traveling west.
194 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Temple Site —
On South River Boulevard south of West Lexington Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
195 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — The Stone Church —
On West Lexington 0.1 miles west of North River Boulavard, on the right when traveling west.
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196 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Truman Boyhood Home —
On West Waldo Avenue at North River Boulevard on West Waldo Avenue.
197 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Truman House —
On Delaware Street at Truman Road ( Route 12), on the right when traveling north on Delaware Street.
198 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Woodson House —
On West Lexington Avenue just east of South Proctor Place, on the right when traveling west.
199 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence, East Side — Thomson House
On U.S. 40 at East 36th Street, on the left when traveling east on U.S. 40. Reported permanently removed.
200 ► Missouri, Lafayette County, Alma — Alma Bell —
On Main just west of North County Road (State Route W), on the left when traveling west.

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