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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Illinois

 
By Jason Voigt, October 13, 2022
The "Big Subway Gate" Marker
101 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Cairo — The "Big Subway Gate" —
On Sycamore Street (U.S. 51) 0.2 miles north of Union Street, on the right when traveling north.
The "Big Subway Gate" was constructed in 1914 by Stupp Brothers of St. Louis, MO. The gate was built on the plan of the Gatum Dam at the Panama Canal and weighs 80 tons, is 60 ft. wide, 24 ft. high and 5 ft. thick. The counter weights used to raise . . . — — Map (db m195776) HM
102 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Cairo — The Beginning of the Third Principal Meridian —
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 60/62), on the right when traveling south.
The beginning of the Third Principal Meridian is located in the Ohio River 1,810 feet directly north of this point. In November, 1803, this was the mouth of the Ohio River. At this location, the Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery encamped for six . . . — — Map (db m19420) HM
103 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Cairo — The Cairo Custom House — 1872 —
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 51) at 14th Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Avenue.
. . . — — Map (db m194715) HM
104 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Cairo — The Cairo Custom House — Cairo African American Heritage Trail —
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 51) at 15th Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Avenue.
This building (built 1869-1872), listed in the National Register of Historic Places, served as a customs house, post office, and courthouse. In 1873, Cairo's John Bird became the first elected African American judge in Illinois, and later worked . . . — — Map (db m307522) HM
105 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Cairo — The Cairo Public Library —
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 51) at 16th Street, on the right when traveling south on Washington Avenue.
Safford Memorial Building 1883 Placed on the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m194717) HM
106 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Cairo — The Historic First Presbyterian Church —
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 51) at 18th Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Avenue.
Built 1894 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m194728) HM
107 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Cairo — The Meeting of the Rivers —
On Fort Defiance Road, on the right when traveling south.
Long known to the Indian who used the two great rivers as his highways for trade and war, this junction of the Ohio and the Mississippi was first sighted by Europeans when Marquette and Joliet glided past in 1673. Ten years later La Salle explored . . . — — Map (db m19390) HM
108 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Cairo — The Mississippi River Bridge — Cairo, Illinois - Birds Point, Missouri — Erected by the Cairo Bridge & Terminal Company - 1929 —
On Ohio River Scenic Byway (U.S. 62) 0.1 miles south of Fort Defiance Road, on the right when traveling west.
Purchased in the public interest March 24, 1942 by the Cairo Bridge Commission The bridge was operated and maintained by the commission until May 22, 1954 when, as a result of the untiring efforts of many public spirited citizens, the . . . — — Map (db m174560) HM
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109 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Cairo — The Ohio River Bridge — Cairo, Illinois - Wickliffe, Kentucky —
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 60/62) at U.S. 51, on the right when traveling north on Washington Avenue.
Completed November 11, 1933 Freed of Tolls November 11, 1948 by The Cairo Bridge Commission The Ohio River Bridge was conceived and built in the public interest by the Cairo Bridge Commission with the cooperation of the Federal Emergency . . . — — Map (db m19421) HM
110 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Cairo — Ward Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church —
On 17th Street south of Washington Avenue (U.S. 51), on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated to the founders and the congregation of Ward Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Founded in 1863 in Cairo at the home of Maria Renfro who resided at 16th and Poplar Streets. Ward Chapel throughout the years has served as a . . . — — Map (db m307525) HM
111 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Cairo — Ward Chapel AME Church — Cairo African American Heritage Trail —
On 17th Street south of Washington Avenue (U.S. 51).
Founded in 1863, the AME Church in Cairo served the physical and spiritual needs of freedman and provided a center for activism. The church aided enslaved people seeking freedom and later supported the Civil Rights Movement, hosting important . . . — — Map (db m307523) HM
112 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Cairo — World War I Memorial —
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 51) at 5th Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Avenue.
. . . — — Map (db m194726) WM
113 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Cairo — York the Slave —
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 51) at 15th Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Avenue.
York was the first known African American to cross the American continent. In the company of the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery, from 1803-1806, he shared equally with them the rigors of the journey, but when the corps was honored, he . . . — — Map (db m41063) HM
114 ► Illinois, Alexander County, McClure — Welcome to Illinois —
On Bunch Road west of Illinois Route 3, on the right when traveling south.
In 1673 Louis Jolliet and Father Jacques Marquette explored the Illinois country for France. By the 1763 Treaty ending the French and Indian War, this area passed to England. During the American Revolution, George Rogers Clark's men captured it for . . . — — Map (db m161171) HM
115 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Olive Branch — Lewis and Clark in Illinois —
On East Side Drive at Promised Land Road, on the right when traveling south on East Side Drive.
On November 21, 1803, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and their party camped on an island near this place. In his instructions to Lewis, President Jefferson directed him to describe the plants and animals he saw on the journey. As they moved slowly . . . — — Map (db m265687) HM
116 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Olive Branch — London School —
On Miller City Road just south of Island Road, on the left when traveling south.
This memorial recognizes the 109 year legacy of Rev. Nathan London, born a slave in 1830. Known then as "Nate Lundy", he distinguished himself, attaining the rank of sergeant and assistant paymaster in the Union army during the Civil War. His . . . — — Map (db m40405) HM
117 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Olive Branch — New Hope Missionary Baptist Church —
On Miller City Road 2 miles south of Illinois Route 3, on the right when traveling north.
The church, founded by Rev. Nathan London in 1882, was located near this section of road. The cornerstone, unearthed a few yards west, was donated by his family to the Cairo custom house. — — Map (db m40409) HM
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118 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Olive Branch — Ole London Farm —
On Miller City Road, on the right when traveling south.
In 1879, Nathan London, of St. Louis, bought this 20 acre land tract. His son, Filmore, was deeded the land. Now the Jos. Blakemore family owns it. Ruth B. Chambers, only living grandchild, was honored here, Labor Day, 1999. — — Map (db m40411) HM
119 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Thebes — Lewis and Clark in Illinois —
On Pecan Street south of Illinois Route 3, on the right when traveling south.
In November of 1803, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and their party camped on the slate rock bank of the Mississippi River near here. They found moving the boats up river very difficult and traveled only about one mile per hour against the strong . . . — — Map (db m161185) HM
120 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Thebes — Old Thebes Courthouse — 1848 —
On Oak Street at 5th Street, on the left when traveling west on Oak Street.
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m194729) HM
121 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Thebes — Original Pier Block —
On Oak Street west of 5th Street, on the right when traveling west.
"Original handhewn pier block from the Mississippi River Bridge at Thebes built in 1905. Recovered from the river in 1990. Block weight 6000 lbs." — — Map (db m265685) HM
122 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Thebes — Steamboats on the Mississippi River —
On Pecan Street west of Illinois Route 3.
In 1817 the Zebulon M. Pike reached St. Louis, the northern-most steamboat port on the Mississippi River. The western steamboat of later years was a credit to the frontier American mechanic who drew upon experience to build a large craft (eventually . . . — — Map (db m161177) HM
123 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Thebes — Thebes Courthouse —
On Oak Street west of 5th Street, on the left when traveling west.
The courthouse, completed in 1848, was the county seat of Alexander County until 1864 when the county seat was moved to Cairo. The building was constructed with local sandstone, hewn timbers, hand sawed boards, plaster, and with a split . . . — — Map (db m303525) HM
124 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Thebes — Veterans Memorial —
On Oak Street west of 5th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Memorial to All Veterans — — Map (db m265686) WM
125 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Urbandale — Cairo, Illinois —
On Old U.S. 51 (Illinois Route 37) 1.1 miles south of Redman Road.
Pierre Francois Xavier de Charlevoix, a French Jesuit, reported as early as 1721 that the land at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers would be a strategic location for settlement and fortification. Nearly a century later, in 1818, . . . — — Map (db m161727) HM
126 ► Illinois, Bond County, Greenville — Bond County Civil War Memorial —
On Main Street near 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west.
[East Face] In Memory of All Who Followed the Flag From 1861 to 1865 Living and Dead. Erected 1903 SHILOH [South Face] This monument is erected by the Grand Army of the Republic Women's Relief Corps, Sons of . . . — — Map (db m34161) HM
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127 ► Illinois, Bond County, Greenville — Bond County Veterans Memorial —
On 3rd Street (Illinois Route 127), on the right when traveling north.
Lest We Forget This memorial is dedicated to the men and women of Bond County who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America Dedicated Nov. 11, 1997 In memory of those from Bond County who gave their lives . . . — — Map (db m34189) WM
128 ► Illinois, Bond County, Greenville — Bulkley-Buie Store — c. 1840 —
On 2nd Street at College Avenue, on the left when traveling south on 2nd Street.
S.B. Bulkley's first business here was in a frame business house in 1833. In 1840, he tore it down and rebuilt in brick. His clerk, Alexander Buie, later became his partner and the store was enlarged. Buie also sold Bibles in his store. When Daniel . . . — — Map (db m34148) HM
129 ► Illinois, Bond County, Greenville — De La Vergne Steam Engine — Armour Meatpacking Plant — East St. Louis, Illinois —
On Museum Avenue 0.9 miles east of Route 127, on the right when traveling east.
This Steam Engine was installed at the National Stockyards in the Armour Meatpacking Plant in 1908 by the De La Vergne Refrigeration Company. The engine is a Horizontal Corliss Steam that is powering a 250 ton double acting compressor that was . . . — — Map (db m291312) HM
130 ► Illinois, Bond County, Greenville — F. P. Joy & Company —
On 2nd Street at College Avenue, on the right when traveling north on 2nd Street.
In 1870, W. S. Dann opened a small one room store at this location. Additions were built in 1880 and 1886. Mr. Dann was one of those most interested in the founding of Greenville College. F. P. Joy joined Dann within a few months of the store's . . . — — Map (db m34147) HM
131 ► Illinois, Bond County, Greenville — First City Hall and Fire House — completed July 31, 1934 —
On 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
The building cost $15,000 and took 5 months to complete. "For the first time in Greenville's 119 years of history in which great progress was made in every other direction, the city really had its own building in which to conduct its business. In . . . — — Map (db m34183) HM
132 ► Illinois, Bond County, Greenville — Greenville — Finding a Place for Print —
On North 4th Street at West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on North 4th Street.
Imagine a world without books--a frontier where print is a luxury, often out of reach. It's the world you would have known in 1815, when George Davidson settled the bluff overlooking Little Shoal Creek, just a short walk from where you stand. . . . — — Map (db m144131) HM
133 ► Illinois, Bond County, Greenville — Greenville Public Library — 1905 —
On West Main Street west of South 4th Street, on the right when traveling east.
has been placed on the National Register Of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m169987) HM
134 ► Illinois, Bond County, Greenville — Hills Fort —
On Hills Fort Avenue (County Road 500) west of Millersburg Road, on the right when traveling east.
To mark the site of Hill's Fort Built in 1811 Indian Massacre in August 1814 — — Map (db m155014) HM
135 ► Illinois, Bond County, Greenville — Hill's Fort —
Near Museum Avenue 0.6 miles east of Route 127.
Hill's Fort, a War of 1812-era fort that stood on the western perimeter of the Territory of Illinois, was located six miles southwest of this spot. A reconstruction of the original fort is located here at the Farm Heritage Museum. On September 9, . . . — — Map (db m232486) HM
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136 ► Illinois, Bond County, Greenville — History of Greenville-Bond County —
On 3rd Street (Illinois Route 127) at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on 3rd Street.
Illinois Confederacy Indians roamed this prairie land, rich in game, which became Illinois County of Virginia. Ceded in 1784 to the United States it was successively included in the Northwest, Indiana; and in 1809, Illinois Territory. Formed in . . . — — Map (db m34169) HM
137 ► Illinois, Bond County, Greenville — J. R. Bennett Building — 1870 —
On 3rd Street (Illinois Route 127) at College Avenue ( Route 127), on the left when traveling north on 3rd Street.
The earliest records show Samuel Colcord's Sorghum Mill once stood here. In 1870 Charles R. Bennett opened his new drugstore. Four drugstores were operating on the square during this time. It was Kate Benneett, Charles' wife, who prevailed on her . . . — — Map (db m34176) HM
138 ► Illinois, Bond County, Greenville — John Posch — Shoemaker from Austria
On College Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
In 1912, at age 24, John Posch came to the United States with a dime in his pocket and a bag of tools. In Austria, he had apprenticed for four years as a shoemaker and passed his test to work the trade. In Greenville, he started up his business in a . . . — — Map (db m144104) HM
139 ► Illinois, Bond County, Greenville — Kendall Morse Town House — 1838
On West Main Street just west of North 3rd Street ( Route 127), on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
Constructed as a two story house, this is thought to be the oldest building still standing in Greenville. It as built by Kendall Morse, younger brother of Stephen Morse, who co-founded Almira College. The brothers were some of the most prosperous . . . — — Map (db m144598) HM
140 ► Illinois, Bond County, Greenville — Revolutionary Soldiers Buried in Bond County —
On College Avenue at 3rd Street ( Route 127), on the left when traveling west on College Avenue.
In memory fo the soldiers of the War of the American Revolution who are buried in Bond County, Illinois
John Diamond James Green Peter Hubbard Charles Johnson James Long Joseph McAdams Jacob Neer . . . — — Map (db m34126) HM
141 ► Illinois, Bond County, Greenville — Ronald Reagan —
On West Main Street at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
Dedicated to the memory of Ronald Reagan, who spoke at this intersection on October 18, 1980, while campaigning for the United States Presidency. — — Map (db m34158) HM
142 ► Illinois, Bond County, Greenville — State Bank of Hoiles & Sons —
On Main Street at 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
This bank was established in August, 1869, by Charles Hoiles and Charles D. Hoiles. In December of 1895 the bank was incorporated as the State Bank of Hoiles & Sons with a capital of $25,000. In September, 1903, the capital stock was increased to . . . — — Map (db m34155) HM
143 ► Illinois, Bond County, Greenville — The Defense of Hill's Fort —
Near Museum Avenue 0.6 miles east of Route 127.
In honor of those brave pioneers who sought refuge & fought valiantly against the attacking Native Americans near Hill's Fort on the foggy morning of September 9, 1814. After being alerted to the hostile presence, 13 men left the fort to scout. They . . . — — Map (db m232492) HM
144 ► Illinois, Bond County, Greenville — Third Street Jail — 1859 —
On South 3rd Street (Illinois Route 127) south of W S Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Greenville's third jail, built at a cost of $5,000, now houses an antique shop. The only recorded hanging in Bond County took place behind this building. Changes to the front of the building were made by John Pepin and his sons to convert it into . . . — — Map (db m169986) HM
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145 ► Illinois, Bond County, Greenville — Turret Building
On Main Street at 3rd Street ( Route 127), on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Reported missing.
This building used to be balanced by another more ornate one at the northern most part of the block. The old Post Office and the Cyclone Hose Company, Greenville's first Fire Station, were located in what was known as the Demoulin block before the . . . — — Map (db m34174) HM
146 ► Illinois, Bond County, Greenville — Vandalia Railroad Depot —
On Franklin Street at South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on Franklin Street.
In December of 1868, the rails were laid to the Greenville Depot. One of the first locomotives on the Vandalia Line was named "Greenville". The original depot was improved, enlarged and destroyed by fire about 1910. The present structure was . . . — — Map (db m224459) HM
147 ► Illinois, Bond County, Greenville — War of 1812 Soldiers Buried in Bond County —
Near College Avenue at 3rd Street ( Route 127), on the left when traveling west.
In memory of the who are buried in Bond County Amos Balch • Ansel Birge Welshier Buchanan • William Burgess Allen Comer • John Etzler Daniel Ferguson • John Floyd Boling Grigg • Bonham Harlan T. S. Hubbard • Joseph Hunter . . . — — Map (db m34127) HM
148 ► Illinois, Bond County, Greenville — Weise & Bradford Store — 1879 —
On 3rd Street at College Avenue, on the right when traveling north on 3rd Street.
On this northwest corner of the square, the former Hotel Eureka (better known as the Franklin House) once stood. It served as the old stage coach house and was "the best house in town, two stories high, with a double porch on the front, and withal . . . — — Map (db m34185) HM
149 ► Illinois, Bond County, Greenville — Wells Judd Tire Sales —
On North 2nd Street just south of West Oak Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1918, this site was headquarters for Wells Judd Tire Sales, a Goodyear Tire Dealer for over 50 years. Managed by Earl Wildermann, it served the local tire and battery trade, as well as customers traveling on the National Trail. Restored in . . . — — Map (db m144108) HM
150 ► Illinois, Bond County, Mulberry Grove — Mulberry Grove — The Shake Rag Stop —
On West Main Street (Illinois Route 140) just east of North Maple Street ( Route 140), on the right when traveling east.
In the 1820s, not far from where you stand, passengers could board a stagecoach traveling west to Alton, Ill., or east to the Illinois Capitol at Vandalia. According to local lore, if passengers at the town tavern were waiting for a coach, the . . . — — Map (db m144132) HM
151 ► Illinois, Bond County, Mulberry Grove — Thank you to all that have Served May God Bless —
On Maple Street at Market Street, on the left when traveling east on Maple Street.
Thank you to all that have served May God bless — — Map (db m266059) WM
152 ► Illinois, Bond County, Mulberry Grove — Veterans Memorial —
On Maple Street at Market Street, on the left when traveling south on Maple Street.
In memory & honor of all veterans — — Map (db m265871) WM
153 ► Illinois, Bond County, Mulberry Grove — War on Terror Memorial —
On Maple Street at Banks Lane, on the right when traveling north on Maple Street.
In honor and remembrance of the heroes and victims in the fight against terrorism and to celebrate the enduring sprit of all Americans. — — Map (db m265870) WM
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154 ► Illinois, Bond County, Panama — John L. Lewis - United Mine Workers of America —
On Jefferson Street at Shoal Creek Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Jefferson Street.
United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) president and Congress of Industrial Organization (CIO) founder John L. Lewis (1880-1969) came to Panama, Illinois, from Iowa with his family in 1908 to work in the mines; within one year he was president to . . . — — Map (db m186233) HM
155 ► Illinois, Bond County, Panama — Mineworkers' Monument —
On West Cemetery Road east of Calvin Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
(front:) "The public does not understand, and I think never will. That almost spiritual fealty that exists between men who go down into the dangers of the mine and work together. That fealty of understanding and brotherhood that exists . . . — — Map (db m186238) HM
156 ► Illinois, Bond County, Pocahontas — Dedicated in Memory and Honor of Those from our Community Who so Valiantly Served our Country —
On E. State St. at Park St., on the right when traveling east on E. State St..
They gave their today for our tomorrow — — Map (db m225302) WM
157 ► Illinois, Bond County, Pocahontas — Elijah Cox — 1791-1811 —
On Cox Monument Avenue east of Pokey Road, on the left when traveling east.
Died defending his sister Rebecca and their home during an Indian attack. — — Map (db m232495) HM
158 ► Illinois, Bond County, Pocahontas — Pocahontas — Muscle, Metal, and Merchandise —
On State Street at Park Street, on the right when traveling east on State Street.
The village square may be quiet today, but from the mid-1800s through the early 1900s, the ring of hammers bending iron and shaping steel echoed down these streets. Northwest of where you stand, blacksmiths shaped horseshoes, linked chains, . . . — — Map (db m144110) HM
159 ► Illinois, Bond County, Smithboro — Smithboro — Now Boarding for Henderson Station —
On 2nd Street west of Washington Street, on the left when traveling west.
Where the Illinois Central Railroad saw land it didn't need, Henry Hedrick Smith saw opportunity. In the mid 1800s, Smith, an ambitious outspoken entrepreneur, bought 800 acres of Bond County prairie from Illinois Central. When the St. Louis, . . . — — Map (db m169984) HM
160 ► Illinois, Bond County, Sorento — In Honor of all Veterans Past and Present — Kessinger Post 12 — Charter March 19, 1921 —
On East Taylor Street (County Road 18) at South Main Street, on the left when traveling east on East Taylor Street.
This building was donated to the Village of Sorento December 10, 1995 by Kessinger Post 713 of the American Legion in honor of all veterans past and present who passed through these doors — — Map (db m226482) WM
161 ► Illinois, Boone County, Belvidere — Burial Place of Big Thunder —
On North Main Street north of East Perry Street, on the right when traveling north.
Indian chief - Pottawattomie Tribe Date about 1800 A.D. — — Map (db m199797) HM
162 ► Illinois, Boone County, Belvidere — Foundry Ladle — National Sewing Machine Company —
On South State Street at East Locust Street, on the right when traveling north on South State Street.
This ladle was used to pour molten iron into molds, creating cast iron products in Belvidere's National Sewing Machine Company foundry. From the early 1900s, this particular ladle was used to make parts for cast iron toys, washing machines, sewing . . . — — Map (db m199796) HM
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163 ► Illinois, Boone County, Belvidere — General Stephan A. Hurlbut — 1815-1882 —
On North Main Street at East Menomonie Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Born in South Carolina Admitted to the bar - 1837 Came to Belivdere - 1845 Member of the Constitutional Convention - 1847 State House of Representatives - 1859 to 1861 & 1867 Civil War service - 1861 to 1865 Brigadier General of . . . — — Map (db m199840) HM
164 ► Illinois, Boone County, Belvidere — In Memory of Soldiers and Sailors of Boone County —
On North Main Street south of East Menomonie Street, on the right when traveling south.
Erected in memory of the Soldiers and Soldiers of Boone County — — Map (db m199847) WM
165 ► Illinois, Boone County, Belvidere — Thomas Hart / Timothy Lewis —
On Webster Street north of East Harrison Street, on the right when traveling north.
Thomas Hart born in 1757 in Farmington, Connecticut to John Hart and Hildah Gould, enlisted in the Connecticut Troops the first time, May 1, 1775, serving 8 months in Captain Sedgwick's Company. His second service was for three months in . . . — — Map (db m199799) WM
166 ► Illinois, Brown County, Mount Sterling — Abraham Lincoln Spoke Here —
On Northwest Cross Street at West Lincoln Street, on the left when traveling north on Northwest Cross Street.
Near this spot, then known as Curry's Grove, on October 19, 1858, Abraham Lincoln delivered an address in his campaign for the United States Senate. His words were little noted nor long remembered, but of such things too is history made. — — Map (db m149876) HM
167 ► Illinois, Brown County, Mount Sterling — Mt. Sterling, Illinois —
On Highway 24 (U.S. 24) west of County Road 1250 E (County Route 1250), on the left when traveling west.
In 1824 Cornelius Vandeventer a native of Ohio, became the first permanent settler in this area. Additional pioneers came over the next few years from Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina. In 1829 Alexander Curry purchased a claim on . . . — — Map (db m149875) HM
168 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Cherry — Cherry Mine Disaster —
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
169 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Cherry — Cherry Miner's Memorial / Afterward-at-Cherry —
On South Main Street (Illinois Route 89) south of West Cherry Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated to the 259 coal miners who lost their lives in the November 13, 1909 mine disaster at Cherry, Illinois
When the dead have all been recovered and silently laid away. When men have returned to their labor, and the . . . — — Map (db m310321) HM
170 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Cherry — U.M.W. Cherry Mine Disaster Memorial —
On County Road 1900 North (Illinois Route 89) west of South 1st Street, on the left when traveling east.
"To the memory of the miners who lost their lives in the Cherry Mine Disaster November 13, 1909." — — Map (db m310289) HM
171 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Cherry — We of Cherry Honor Our Service Personnel — of World War I • World War II • Korean War • Vietnam War —
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
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172 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Manlius — First State Bank of Manlius — Designed by Parker Noble Berry in 1914 —
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
173 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Manlius — Manlius Historical Society —
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
174 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Princeton — 1005 N. Main St. — c. 1885 —
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
175 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Princeton — 1850 • The Red Brick School • 1972 — Known as The Colton School —
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
176 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Princeton — 518 S. Main St. — c. 1870 —
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
177 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Princeton — 52nd & 57th Illinois Infantry —
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
178 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Princeton — 601 S. Main St. —
On South Main Street at Lovejoy Way, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m253164) HM
179 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Princeton — 605 S. Main St. — c. 1885 —
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
180 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Princeton — 609 S. Main St. — c. 1884 —
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
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181 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Princeton — 910 N. Main St. — c. 1890 —
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
182 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Princeton — 917 N. Main St. — c. 1900 —
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
183 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Princeton — 923 N. Main St. — C. 1860 —
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
184 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Princeton — Enos and Elizabeth Mercer Matson / Peter and Jane Dawson Matson —
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
185 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Princeton — Flags of Freedom —
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
186 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Princeton — Flags of Freedom —
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
187 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Princeton — Henry Thomas Family —
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
188 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Princeton — Illinois River Road — National Scenic Byway —
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
189 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Princeton — In Commemoration of Virgil Fox — 1912 - 1980 —
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
190 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Princeton — In Memory of Henry Thomas and Family — 1800-1843 —
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
191 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Princeton — Owen G. Lovejoy Homestead — Underground Station —
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
192 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Princeton — Owen Lovejoy — 1811 – 1864 —
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
193 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Princeton — Owen Lovejoy Home —
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
194 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Princeton — Richard L. “Dick” Nelson — 1935 - 2014 —
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
195 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Seatonville — Isam W. Seaton (1823-1903) and James H. Seaton (1828-1913) —
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
196 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Spring Valley — 2 — John Mitchell — 1870-1919 —
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
197 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Spring Valley — 3 — John Mitchell — 1870-1919 —
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
198 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Spring Valley — Korea Monument —
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
199 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Spring Valley — Veteran's Memorial —
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
200 ► Illinois, Bureau County, Spring Valley — Vietnam Monument —
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

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