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Historical Markers and War Memorials in McLean County, Illinois

 
Clickable Map of McLean 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 McLean County, IL (107) Champaign County, IL (82) De Witt County, IL (15) Ford County, IL (2) Livingston County, IL (48) Logan County, IL (76) Piatt County, IL (16) Tazewell County, IL (10) Woodford County, IL (6)  McLeanCounty(107) McLean County (107)  ChampaignCounty(82) Champaign County (82)  DeWittCounty(15) DeWitt County (15)  FordCounty(2) Ford County (2)  LivingstonCounty(48) Livingston County (48)  LoganCounty(76) Logan County (76)  PiattCounty(16) Piatt County (16)  TazewellCounty(10) Tazewell County (10)  WoodfordCounty(6) Woodford County (6)
Bloomington is the county seat for McLean County
Adjacent to McLean County, Illinois
      Champaign County (82)  
      DeWitt County (15)  
      Ford County (2)  
      Livingston County (48)  
      Logan County (76)  
      Piatt County (16)  
      Tazewell County (10)  
      Woodford County (6)  
 
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1 Illinois, McLean County, Bentown — Benjaminville Friends Meeting House
On County Route 2400E north of County Route 1300N, on the right when traveling north.
Benjaminville was founded in the 1850's by Quaker farmers looking for rich prairie soil on which to grow their wheat. The Friends Meeting House, built in 1874, has changed little since then. The adjacent burial ground is divided into two sections: . . . Map (db m157153) HM
2 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — 1897
On East Monroe Street at South Towanda Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Monroe Street.
Gift to the street 1897 Old House Society of Bloomington-NormalMap (db m183745) HM
3 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District — Bloomington, Illinois — County-Seat Marker —
On North Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
Abraham Lincoln traveled this way as he rode the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District ···1847 - 1857Map (db m12156) HM
4 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Adlai Ewing Stevenson I — 1835-1914
Near East Miller Street.
Married Letitia Green Dec. 26, 1866 Member of the 44th US Congress 1875-1877 and the 46th US Congress 1879-1881. Under President Grover Cleveland he was appointed first Assistant Postmaster General 1885-1889. Was elected Vice President of . . . Map (db m160458) HM
5 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Adlai Ewing Stevenson II — 1900-1965 — Served as Governor of Illinois from 1948-1953 —
Near East Miller Street.
Twice made unsuccessful bid for the office of US President on the democratic ticket in 1952 and 1956. Named US Ambassador to the United Nations by President John F. Kennedy serving in London, England until his death.Map (db m160459) HM
6 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — An Arthur L. Pillsbury Design
On East Monroe Street west of South Towanda Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
. . . Map (db m183738) HM
7 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Angeline Strode Turner Lamon — 1825-1859 — Evergreen Memorial Cemetery —
Near East Miller Street.
Married Ward Hill Lamon Mar. 17, 1850 The 8th circuit court and the members including the Honorable Judge David Davis and Abraham Lincoln, future president of the United States of America gathered here at the burial site of Angeline Turner . . . Map (db m160308) HM
8 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Asahel Gridley's Bank — Looking for Lincoln
On E. Front Street just east of Main Street.
"My line of defense is going to be that your tongue is no slanderer...that the people generally know you to be, impulsive and say things that you do not mean, and they do not consider what you say as slander," was Lincoln's defense of . . . Map (db m57379) HM
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9 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Augustus & Jennie Elbe House
On East Grove Street at South Clayton Street, on the right when traveling west on East Grove Street.
702 E. Grove St. Augustus & Jennie Elbe House Built c. 1882 Queen Anne Architectural Style Elbe was a German born jeweler. The house cost $4500 to build.Map (db m183770) HM
10 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Bloomington Fire Department — Dedicated to Our Community, Our Profession, and Each Other.
Near South Morris Avenue.
The Bloomington Fire Department was established by City Council ordinance on December 27, 1855 as a result of a devastating fire that destroyed much of a downtown city block. The city's first fire apparatus - a hand pumper known as Prairie Bird - . . . Map (db m163422) HM
11 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Bloomington Fire Fighters IAFF Local #49 — "Strength-Solidarity-Success"
Near South Morris Street.
Bloomington Fire Fighters organized as an original number of the International Association Fire Fighters on February 28th, 1918 as Local #49 • In 1921 Local #49 was disbanded due to the depression era antilabor sentiments in city governments . . . Map (db m163421) HM
12 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Bloomington, Illinois — Welcome to Route 66 Illinois
On North Main Street at East Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
(front:) Route 66, the Mother Road, is an American icon that symbolizes romance and freedom of the open road. Born in 1926, Route 66 was one of the first numbered U.S. highways, journeying 2,500 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles. Today, . . . Map (db m158214) HM
13 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Center Street Site
On North Center Street at West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on North Center Street.
First brick pavement in the United States Innovation to modern highways Installed 1877 by Napoleon B. Heafer This plaque set in original paving brick and presented to the City of Bloomington May 11, 1968, by Bloomington Junior High School . . . Map (db m57840) HM
14 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Charles "Old Hoss" Radbourne — 12/11/1854 - 02/05/1897 — Evergreen Memorial Cemetery —
Near East Miller Street.
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1940, Charles pitched professionally for 11 years in the National League and the Players League. In those 11 years he won 310 games and lost 191 for a winning percentage of .619. In 1884 he won 62 . . . Map (db m160304) HM
15 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Cloverlawn — Located one block East
On N. Robinson Street just north of East Jefferson Street.
David Davis swapped for the farm just east of here with Normal's founder Jesse Fell. Davis forgiving Fell's debts. Judge Davis was a friend of attorney Abraham Lincoln and the two of them rode the 8th Judicial circuit together, holding court from . . . Map (db m57560) HM
16 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — David Davis III & IV House
On East Jefferson Street east of Davis Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Gift to the street 1872 Old House Society of Bloomington-NormalMap (db m183709) HM
17 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — David Davis Mansion
On Davis Avenue at Monroe Drive, on the right when traveling north on Davis Avenue.
This Victorian Mansion was the home of Judge David Davis, an associate of Abraham Lincoln's. Construction began in 1870 and was completed in 1872. The house is built of yellow hard-burned face brick with stone quoins in the corners. It is 64 . . . Map (db m12249) HM
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18 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Dome — From McLean County Courthouse — Destroyed by Fire June 19, 1900 —
Near South Morris Avenue south of West Miller Street.
On the morning of June 19, 1900, within a brief space of eight hours of time, the fair city of Bloomington, Illinois, lost the most attractive part of the business portion of the city, destroying over two million dollars worth of real estate and . . . Map (db m162811) HM
19 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Dorothy Louise Gage — 06/11/1898 - 11/15/1898 — Evergreen Memorial Cemetery —
Near East Miller Street.
Little Dorothy was born to Sophie Jewell and Thomas C. Gage, five months later the family was devastated by her death. Shortly after this, Thomas and Sophie left Bloomington for Aberdeen S.D. Dorothy's uncle, L. Frank Baum, named the main character . . . Map (db m160313) HM
20 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Dr. David & Elizabeth Moore House
On East Grove Street at South Gridley Street, on the right when traveling east on East Grove Street.
. . . Map (db m183798) HM
21 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Edmund O'Connell House
On East Jefferson Street at Davis Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Jefferson Street.
Gift to the Street 1898 Old House Society of Bloomington-NormalMap (db m183707) HM
22 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Edward & Ora Gridley House
On East Grove Street east of South Gridley Street, on the right when traveling east.
409 E. Grove St. Edward & Ora Gridley House Built c. 1885 • Queen Anne Style George Miller, Architect This house was preserved by Alice Light McTurnan, whose family lived here from 1904-1996. Edward Gridley was the son of . . . Map (db m183812) HM
23 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Eliel & Malinda Barber Cottage
On East Taylor Street west of South Clinton Street (U.S. 150), on the right when traveling east.
709 E. Taylor St. Eliel & Malinda Barber Cottage Built c. 1852 Vertical Plank Construction Eliel built the first half of the Vrooman Mansion for his wife. Author Harold Sinclair resided here when he wrote The Horse . . . Map (db m183832) HM
24 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Eugene and Mary Funk House
On East Grove Street east of South McLean Street, on the right when traveling east.
507 E. Grove St. Eugene and Mary Funk House Eastlake Victorian Architectural Style, 1895 Paul Moratz, Architect; C. L. Hutchinson, Builder The Conover Female Seminary was located here and was demolished in 1894. It was the second . . . Map (db m183817) HM
25 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Ezra & Barbara Prince House
On East Grove Street west of South McLean Street, on the right when traveling west.
418 E. Grove St. Ezra & Barbara Prince House Built c. 1855 Victorian Cottage Ezra was a friend of Abraham Lincoln, and was a co-founder of the McLean County Historical Society. Pulitzer Prize winning brothers Paul and Edgar . . . Map (db m183779) HM
26 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Florence Fifer Bohrer — (1877 - 1960)
On North McLean Street at East Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north on North McLean Street.
The first woman elected to the Illinois Senate, Florence Fifer Bohrer served two terms from 1925 to 1933. She chaired the Senate committee to visit charitable institutions, led efforts to revamp Illinois' child welfare laws, and sponsored . . . Map (db m55616) HM
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27 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Franklin Square Historic District
On East Walnut Street at North Park Street, on the right when traveling east on East Walnut Street.
Franklin Square contains the homes of former Vice President Adlai Stevenson I and Governor Joseph Fifer. Franklin Park, the centerpiece of the district, was the starting point for partisan torchlight parades in the late nineteenth century. The park, . . . Map (db m156963) HM
28 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Freedom and Henry C. Johnson House
On South Clayton Street at East Oakland Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Clayton Street.
516 S. Clayton St. Freedom and Henry C. Johnson House Italianate Architectural Style, 1880 Henry C. Johnson was a Civil War veteran. Eugenia Johnson, one of their five daughters, was born in the house and remained here until . . . Map (db m183829) HM
29 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — George H. & Clara Bruner Cox House
On East Grove Street at South Clayton Street, on the right when traveling east on East Grove Street.
701 E. Grove St. George H. and Clara Bruner Cox House George Miller, Architect Queen Anne Architectural Style, 1886 George Cox ran the Hungarian Roller Mills. Clara grew up in the neighborhood. Dr. Jane Marie Lee restored the . . . Map (db m183825) HM
30 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Gridley Family Plot — Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
Near East Miller Street.
Family Patriarch Asahel Gridley 04/21/1810 - 01/20/1881 Banker, lawyer, politician, merchant, and first millionaire in McLean County. The town of Gridley is named for him. Gridley was once sued for slander and hired Abraham Lincoln . . . Map (db m160311) HM
31 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Helen L. Cooper — 12/03/1920 - 07/02/2012 — Evergreen Memorial Cemetery —
Near East Miller Street.
Wife, mother, and registered nurse. A driving force behind the merging of the Bloomington City Cemetery and Bloomington Cemetery. It was with great dedication that she served Evergreen Memorial Cemetery first as an advocate then as a . . . Map (db m160445) HM
32 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Home of Adlai E. Stevenson I
On North McLean Street at East Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north on North McLean Street.
This was the home of Adlai E. Stevenson I, Vice-President of the United States, 1893-1897. Stevenson was born in Kentucky in 1835 and came to Bloomington in 1852. He attended Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington and Centre College in . . . Map (db m55614) HM
33 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Home of Joseph W. Fifer
On North McLean Street at East Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north on North McLean Street.
This was the home of Joseph W. Fifer, Republican Governor of Illinois, 1889-1893. Fifer was born in Virginia in 1840 and came to Illinois in 1857. During the Civil War he served in the 33rd Illinois Infantry Regiment. He graduated from Illinois . . . Map (db m55615) HM
34 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Horace and Nora McCurdy House
On East Grove Street near South McLean Street, on the right when traveling west.
414-416 E. Grove St. Horace and Nora McCurdy House Italianate Architectural Style, 1877 Richter and Harris, Architects Horace McCurdy owned a hardware business at 110 W. Front St. Built as a single-family residence, it was . . . Map (db m183784) HM
35 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Illinois Central R. R. — Looking for Lincoln
On East Grove Street.
"I am now free to make an engagement for the road; and if you think fit you may 'count me in,'" wrote Lincoln to Illinois Central Railroad attorney Mason Brayman in October 1853. In 1851, the Illinois Central Railroad charter had . . . Map (db m57561) HM
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36 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — James S. Neville House
On East Jefferson Street at Colton Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Jefferson Street.
Gift to the street 1885 Old House Society of Bloomington-NormalMap (db m183733) HM
37 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — John & Matilda Heffernan House
On East Grove Street.
706 E. Grove St. John & Matilda Heffernan House Built c. 1892 Queen Anne Architectural Style Col. Heffernan was a successful businessman and leader of the local Irish community. No automobiles were allowed on the property . . . Map (db m183750) HM
38 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — John A. Wilcox House
On East Jefferson Street west of South Towanda Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Gift to the street 1884 Old House Society of Bloomington-NormalMap (db m183736) HM
39 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — John and Caroline Roush House
On East Grove Street at South McLean Street, on the right when traveling east on East Grove Street.
421 E. Grove St. John and Caroline Roush House Italianate Architectural Style, 1870 Built on a Joliet stone foundation with local brick for John Roush, a wholesale grocer. The Neo-classical porch was added in 1907. The house . . . Map (db m183815) HM
40 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — John M. Scott — Aug. 1, 1824--Jan. 21, 1898
On South Main Street (Business U.S. 51) near East Olive Street, on the right when traveling north.
This is the site of the home of Judge Scott who was a member of the Illinois Supreme Court from 1870 to 1888, and a leading philanthropist of McLean County. Judge Scott was also one of the founders and the first President of the McLean County . . . Map (db m156964) HM
41 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — John M. Scott / Charlotte Ann Perry Scott — 08/01/1824 - 01/21/1898 / 09/18/1831 - 12/01/1917 — Evergreen Memorial Cemetery —
Near East Miller Street.
John served as judge to the 8th Judicial Circuit in Illinois 1862-1870 Elected to the Illinois Supreme Court 1870-1888 One of the founders of the McLean County Historical Society in 1892 John considered Sarah his equal and life . . . Map (db m160306) HM
42 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Lawrence and Mary Jane Weldon House
On East Grove Street east of South Gridley Street, on the right when traveling east.
407 E. Grove St. Lawrence and Mary Jane Weldon House Italianate Architectural Style, 1870 by Pennington and Coultas A US Court of Claims judge, Weldon was a friend of Abraham Lincoln and hosted U.S. Grant here in 1880. The . . . Map (db m183805) HM
43 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Lincoln Oak Memorial
On East Jackson Street east of South Clayton Street, on the right when traveling west.
(left plaque:) On the right is a reproduction of a plaque attached to the original Lincoln Oak Tree. Under that oak, it is said Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas gave speeches between 1855 and 1860. The original oak died and was cut . . . Map (db m156965) HM
44 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Lincoln The Lawyer — "A Rustic on his First Visit" — Looking for Lincoln —
On North Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
“A rustic on his first visit to the circus” is how John W. Baddeley, an English immigrant farmer described Abraham Lincoln on his first visit to the McLean County Courthouse as a young attorney in the summer of 1837. Lincoln was wearing . . . Map (db m12362) HM
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45 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Lincoln's Real Estate — Looking for Lincoln
On East Jefferson Street at North McLean Street on East Jefferson Street.
"His love of wealth was very weak....he said he had no capacity whatever for speculation and never attempted it." So said attorney friend Joseph Gillespie who once asked Lincoln how much land he owned and why he had never speculated in . . . Map (db m57559) HM
46 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Lucius T. and Arabella Bruner Wilcox House
On East Grove Street east of South Evans Street, on the left when traveling east.
604 E. Grove St. Lucius T. and Arabella Bruner Wilcox House Queen Anne Architectural Style, 1894 Lucius, a dry goods merchant, was his own contractor and built this house for $5500. Arabella grew up in the neighborhood and her . . . Map (db m183771) HM
47 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Major's Hall — [Cluster of 6 Plaques] —
On East Front Street at Front Street on East Front Street.
Major's Hall Erected 1852 by William Trabue Major Razed 1959 Illinois Republican Party born in Major's Hall I have supposed myself since the organization of the Republican Party at Bloomington, in May 1856, . . . Map (db m221641) HM
48 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Matthew and Julia Scott House
On South Clayton Street at East Taylor Street, on the right when traveling north on South Clayton Street.
701 E. Taylor St. Matthew and Julia Scott House Italianate/Romanesque Architectural Style, 1869/1900 GW Bunting/Arthur Pillsbury, Architects The Scotts' daughter, Julia, a lifelong resident from 1876-1981, lived here with her . . . Map (db m183831) HM
49 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — McCormick Family Plot
Near East Miller Street.
Five generations of the McCormick family are buried here in the Big Circle. Family Patriarch Henry W. McCormick, Ph. D. Irish immigrant, farm laborer, teacher, college professor. For his contribution to the university, McCormick Gym, at . . . Map (db m160456) HM
50 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Miller Park's Segregated Beaches
On Park Lake Drive south of Lake Street, on the right when traveling south.
In 1908, the park board established racially segregated beaches and bathing facilities at Miller Park. Whites had exclusive use of the lake's larger beach and cleaner waters, while the "colored" beach was located in the park's smaller lagoon - a . . . Map (db m156962) HM
51 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Miller-Davis Building — Built 1843 — Restored 1981 —
On Front Street.
A National Register of Historic Places SiteHere, in the 1840s attorneys of the old Eighth Judicial Circuit would gather. In the upper rooms Abraham Lincoln, David Davis, Asahel Gridley and others forged their ideals which fifteen years later were . . . Map (db m57453) HM
52 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Miller-Davis Buildings — Looking for Lincoln
On Front Street.
"...If they believe...Vandeventer pointed the gun at Swartz and advanced upon him, merely to intimidate Swartz.... so that he could get to kill the dog, and with no intention of him, or otherwise hurting him with the gun, that was no assault . . . Map (db m57454) HM
53 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — My Good Friend — Judge David Davis - Mansion — Looking for Lincoln —
On Davis Avenue at Monroe Drive, on the right when traveling north on Davis Avenue.
The frame house (left) that once stood on the site of this Victorian mansion was the home of Abraham Lincoln’s trusted friend, legal associate, and political manager, David Davis (1815-1886). The two-story structure closely resembled Lincoln’s . . . Map (db m12263) HM
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54 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Oscar and Sara Mandel House
On East Grove Street at South Gridley Street, on the right when traveling west on East Grove Street.
402 E. Grove St. Oscar and Sara Mandel House Queen Anne Architectural Style, 1894 George Miller, Architect Moved here in 2004 from 507 E. Washington, restored by Diana Krieg, and awarded Best Curb Appeal by This Old House in . . . Map (db m183794) HM
55 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Phillip & Sophia Young House
On East Grove Street west of South Clayton Street, on the right when traveling east.
609/11 E. Grove St. Phillip & Sophia Young House West Half Built c. 1855 Greek Revival Architectural Style East side addition by architect Arthur Pillsbury was built in 1904 to provide income for widow Anna Perrigo. Phillip . . . Map (db m183823) HM
56 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Phoenix Hall
On West Washington Street east of North Center Street, on the right when traveling east.
This tablet marks the site of Old Liberty Hall later Phoenix Hall where Abraham Lincoln made a number of speechesMap (db m162814) HM
57 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Plane Crash Memorial
Near East Miller Street.
On May 31, 1948, a group of citizens gathered at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery's Civil War Veteran's enclosure to honor those who had given to our great nation through their military service. During the ceremony, a WWII trainer plane flown by James A. . . . Map (db m160452) HM
58 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Rhodes Mill Stones
Near West Wood Street.
These mill stones were used at the Rhodes Mill in McLean County in 1825; donated to the public by Victoria Ames and Clara McNamaraMap (db m163010) HM
59 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Risk of the Road — Bloody 66 and Insurance
On North Main Street at Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
Illinois Route 66 was dangerous. Curves, crossroads, and bridge abutments doomed many speeding motorists, giving rise to the nickname, "Bloody 66." After World War II, curves were straightened, towns bypassed, and four lanes built to improve . . . Map (db m57555) HM
60 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Robert Greenlee House
On North Evans Street north of East Locust Street (Illinois Route 9), on the left when traveling north.
Gift to the Street 1884 Old House Society of Bloomington-NormalMap (db m183702) HM
61 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Ruben & Laura Benjamin House
On East Grove Street west of South Evans Street, on the right when traveling west.
510 E. Grove St. Ruben & Laura Benjamin House Built by John Routt in 1853 Italianate Architectural Style Ruben Benjamin was examined by Abraham Lincoln to qualify for a license to practice law. John Routt was elected governor . . . Map (db m183772) HM
62 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Sain & Gertrude Welty House
On East Grove Street west of South Clayton Street, on the right when traveling west.
612 E. Grove St. Sain & Gertrude Welty House Built c. 1888 Queen Anne Architecture Only 8% of Queen Anne houses are brick and the 3 story square tower is uncommon. Judge Welty was City Attorney from 1885 to 18(obscured) . . . Map (db m183747) HM
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63 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Samuel & Electa Bishop House
On East Grove Street east of South Evans Street, on the right when traveling east.
603 E. Grove St. Samuel & Electa Bishop House Built c. 1857 Italianate Architectural Style One of George Bruner's many neighborhood properties in the 1860's. Bruner also owned a lumber yard on the corner of Evans and Grove. . . . Map (db m183822) HM
64 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Sgt. Joshua P. Rodgers Veterans Field
Near East Miller Street.
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute Vietnam Wall was brought to this site in August of 2016. It was through the hard work and dedication of many volunteers that made this event possible. The black granite monument to commemorate the Honor, . . . Map (db m160455) HM WM
65 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Sigmund Livingston — Founder of the Anti-Defamation League
On West Washington Street west of South Main Street.
In 1913, Bloomington native Sigmund Livingston founded the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) in Chicago. Livingston came to Bloomington in 1881 at the age of nine with his parents from Germany. After attending public schools, he graduated from law school . . . Map (db m162812) HM
66 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — The Crothers and Chew Building — Site of Speech by Abraham Lincoln — Built 1856 —
On North Center Street south of West Washington Street, on the left when traveling south.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places 1983 Located on the third floor of the Crothers and Chew Building was a facility known as Center Hall, where on April 6, Lincoln gave his address "Inventions and Discoveries." Hoping to . . . Map (db m162816) HM
67 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — The Dewenter's Building — Lincoln Era Attorney's Offices — Built 1856 —
On North Center Street south of West Washington Street, on the left when traveling south.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places 1983 The Dewenter's building has been the site of commercial and professional activity since 1856. Dewenter's, a men's clothing store, was in business here from 1870 to 1988. The building . . . Map (db m162819) HM
68 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — The Home of Julia Green Scott
On East Taylor Street at South Clayton Street, on the right when traveling east on East Taylor Street.
The home of Julia Green Scott, (Mrs. Matthew T. Scott) seventh President General of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution 1909–1913 Later home of her daughter, Julia & son-in-law, Carl VroomanMap (db m57838) HM
69 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — The Lost Speech — Looking for Lincoln
On S. East Street at Front Street on S. East Street.
"I look upon that enactment not as a 'law,' but as 'violence' from the beginning. It was conceived in violence, passed in violence, is maintained in violence, and is being executed in violence. I say it was 'conceived' in violence, because . . . Map (db m57456) HM
70 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — The Lost Speech
On S. East Street at Front Street on S. East Street.
Horace Greeley's New York Tribune reported on the Bloomington convention for its national readership: "It was most emphatically a convention of the people, where all classes, opinions and shades of belief were represented---but all inspired . . . Map (db m57458) HM
71 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — The National Hotel — Looking for Lincoln — 1846 —
On West Front Street west of North Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
"Why if that one is named Democrat, I will name this one Whig," Lincoln said to John Ewing the proprietor. Such was Lincoln's affection for the family of John Ewing, who ran the hotel in the 1840's. John had nicknamed one of his sons . . . Map (db m57550) HM
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72 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — The Phoenix Block — Looking for Lincoln
On Washington Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Washington Street.
"Herewith is a little sketch...there is not much of it...I suppose, that there is not much of me." Lincoln thus fulfilled Jesse Fell's 1858 request for an autobiography. Catching Lincoln as he emerged from the courthouse, Fell invited . . . Map (db m57553) HM
73 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — The Pike House — Looking for Lincoln
On West Monroe Street at Nortth Center Street on West Monroe Street.
"While I am writing speakers are addressing the people from the portico of the Pike House." Thus wrote the correspondent of the Chicago Democrat Press on the morning of May 29, 1856. The Anti-Nebraska Convention was scheduled to . . . Map (db m57556) HM
74 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — The Rounds Block — Built 1857 — Listed on the National Register of Historic Places 1983 —
On West Front Street east of Center Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Rounds Block was built in 1857 by brickmaker S.D. Rounds. Rudolph Richter who was employed by Rounds, is believed to be the architect for the building. Richter was a trained architect who had immigrated to America from Prussia.The Rounds Block . . . Map (db m57552) HM
75 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — Train Whistle Monument
Near West Wood Street west of Summit Street.
Daily this whistle echoed from atop the Chicago & Alton Railroad shops on Bloomington's west side. This monument is dedicated to the thousands that labored there. Labor Day 1982Map (db m163005) HM
76 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — William Florville — Looking for Lincoln
On North Main Street just south of W. Locust Street.
"I am in a little trouble here---I am trying to get a decree for our 'Billy the Barber' for the conveyance of certain town lots sold to him by Allin Gridley and Prickett...." Lincoln explained that "Billy will blame me, if I do not . . . Map (db m57558) HM
77 Illinois, McLean County, Bloomington — World War II War Memorial — McLean County Illinois
On North Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated to the memory of those from McLean County who made the Surpreme Sacrifice World War II 1941- -1945Map (db m12432) HM
78 Illinois, McLean County, Carlock — Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District — Woodford / McLean Counties — County Line Marker
On County Road N 750 E north of County Road E 2250N, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
Abraham Lincoln traveled this way as he rode the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District 1847 - 1859Map (db m12152) HM
79 Illinois, McLean County, Chenoa — In Memory of Maude Henline
On Green Street just north of Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling north.
(left column:) This bell was cast in Ohio and placed in the Chenoa School in 1867. In 1911, it was moved to one of the towers of the new Chenoa Grade and High School. During the 1950's it was removed and dedicated to the memory of . . . Map (db m163094) HM
80 Illinois, McLean County, Chenoa — Matthew T. Scott
On North 1st Avenue south of Hamilton Street, on the right when traveling south.
Matthew T. Scott made his fortune on the Grand Prairie in the 19th century by developing thousands of acres of farmland. He founded the town of Chenoa in 1855 as a center for his business activities. Although Scott bought and sold over 45,000 acres . . . Map (db m160064) HM
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81 Illinois, McLean County, Covell — Charles Lindbergh Crash Site
On East 1000 North Road east of County Route 825, on the right when traveling east.
On a regular mail flight November 3, 1926, Charles A. Lindbergh parachuted near Covell, Illinois. His plane landed on the Charles Thompson farm, 500’ south of this marker.Map (db m156941) HM
82 Illinois, McLean County, Ellsworth — Site of the Grand Village of the Kickapoo
On North 3100 East Road south of County Route 850N, on the right when traveling south.
By the late 1700’s, the Kickapoo people had established a major settlement here, close to fertile fields, abundant game and timber, and important trade routes. Opposed to American expansion, these Native Americans allied with the British during the . . . Map (db m157154) HM
83 Illinois, McLean County, Ellsworth — The Grand Village of the Kickapoo Park
Near North 3100 East Road south of County Route 850N.
This park is the location of the major village of the Kickapoo Indians in central Illinois. The French first recorded a well established Kickapoo presence here in 1752. The 1818 surveyor's map for the new state of Illinois showed the grand village . . . Map (db m157173) HM
84 Illinois, McLean County, Ellsworth — The Grand Village of the Kickapoo Park
Near North 3100 East Road south of County Route 850N.
From the early 1700s until 1832 this site was occupied by several thousand Kickapoo. This park is dedicated to those ancestors who lived and died here, a great Nation that once called this place home As a people who honor their elders and . . . Map (db m157174) HM
85 Illinois, McLean County, Funks Grove — Bloomington-Normal, Illinois
Near Interstate 55 at milepost 149.
The first settlement in this area in 1822 was called Keg Grove. By the time a post office was established in 1829 the settlement was known as Blooming Grove. McLean County was organized the following year and Bloomington, which was laid out in 1831 . . . Map (db m157176) HM
86 Illinois, McLean County, Funks Grove — Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup, Funks Grove, Illinois — Route 66 Roadside Attraction
On Old U.S. 66, on the left when traveling south.
Established in 1891, Funk descendants have been making sirup since 1824 when Isaac settled in the Grove that bears his name.Map (db m156944) HM
87 Illinois, McLean County, Funks Grove — Having a Picnic / A Transportation Corridor — Funks Grove — Historical Route 66 —
Near Interstate 55 at milepost 149.
Having a Picnic. By the 1920s the automobile picnic outing had become a national phenomenon. Cars allowed people to escape from crowded cities, and rural residents also took advantage of the increased mobility furnished by the . . . Map (db m163357) HM
88 Illinois, McLean County, Funks Grove — Isaac Funk
Near Interstate 55 at milepost 149.
The pioneer, settled and erected His log cabin upon this spot 1824 He set an example to his posterity For better agriculture Isaac Funk, 1797-1865 Cassandra Sharp, 1801-1865 George W. Funk 1827-1911 Adam Funk 1828-1847 . . . Map (db m157179) HM
89 Illinois, McLean County, Lexington — "Memory Lane" — 66 Roadside Attraction
On Parade Road south of Old U.S. 66, on the left when traveling south.
This original section of Historic Route 66 was dedicated in 1926. The alignment was first known as Route 4. Memory Lane is open to drive on during Lexington's annual Route 66 reunion, car show/parade and other special Route 66 events. We invite . . . Map (db m163090) HM
90 Illinois, McLean County, Lexington — Illinois U.S. Route 66
On Old U.S. 66 south of West Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1926, construction began on a 2,448-mile highway from Chicago to Santa Monica, California. Route 66 reflected the increased use of motorized vehicles. The road, which cut diagonally across Illinois, passed through Lexington. Sleek restaurants, . . . Map (db m157028) HM
91 Illinois, McLean County, Lexington — The John Patton Cabin — Built 1829
On North Cherry Street north of North Harrison Street, on the left when traveling north.
The John Patton Cabin, originally situated 3½ miles southeast of this site, is a structure intimately linked with the relations of whites and Indians on the Illinois frontier. Built with the assistance of Kickapoo Indians from a nearby village, . . . Map (db m160059) HM
92 Illinois, McLean County, McLean — A Home on the Road — Dixie Truck Stop
On Dixie Road (U.S. 136) at South East Street, on the right when traveling west on Dixie Road.
Illinois' oldest truck stop, the Dixie Trucker's Home offered Southern hospitality for weary Route 66 travelers. J.P. Walters and his son-in-law John Geske opened the Dixie in 1928 in the corner of a mechanic's garage. Route 66's first truckers . . . Map (db m156953) HM
93 Illinois, McLean County, Normal — A Station and a Home — Sprague's Super Service
On Pine Street at North Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east on Pine Street.
Opened in 1930 by William Sprague, this is the only two-story Tudor Revival service station on Route 66. Although the station was built in the depth of the Great Depression, Sprague knew that travelers still needed food, gas, and car repairs. He . . . Map (db m163009) HM
94 Illinois, McLean County, Normal — Bloomington Airport Former Site
On Constitution Trail south of County Route 1850N, on the right when traveling south.
The original Bloomington Airport was located on this site 1927-1934 Established by Herman WillMap (db m199821) HM
95 Illinois, McLean County, Normal — Cedar Crest Historic District
On Clinton Place at Highland Avenue on Clinton Place.
Cedar Crest was the Town of Normal's first comprehensively planned subdivision. This district was designed by architect Aaron T. Simmons and built by Bert Marley Kuhn between 1914 and 1930. Cedar Crest's curving streets and craftsman style houses . . . Map (db m163006) HM
96 Illinois, McLean County, Normal — Highland Historic District
On South Fell Avenue at Glenn Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Fell Avenue.
Built in the second and third decades of the 20th century, homes in the Highland Historic District feature high quality construction and materials, as well as designs by noted architects A.L. Pillsbury and George Miller. This district provides a . . . Map (db m163008) HM
97 Illinois, McLean County, Normal — Historic Camelback Bridge
Near Constitution Trail at Virginia Ave..
The town of Normal was created at the junction of the Illinois Central and the Chicago and Alton Railroads. The Camelback Bridge is the last surviving structure in Normal associated with the railroad. Its location was chosen because here the . . . Map (db m58105) HM
98 Illinois, McLean County, Normal — Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's School — Normal, Illinois
On East Lincoln Street east of Douglas Street, on the left when traveling east.
The Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's School (ISSCS) opened in 1865 as the Illinois Soldiers' Orphans' Home. Dedicated in 1869, it provided a home for children of Civil War veterans who had been killed and wounded. In 1899, the state . . . Map (db m160048) HM
99 Illinois, McLean County, Normal — Illinois State Normal — Looking for Lincoln
On South University Street north of Dry Grove Street, on the right when traveling north.
Thanks to the foresight and generosity of Abraham Lincoln's McLean County friends, Jesse W. Fell, David Davis, and others, the Illinois State Board of Education located the first state-supported university near the junction of the Illinois . . . Map (db m183699) HM
100 Illinois, McLean County, Normal — Normal, Illinois — Welcome to Route 66 Illinois
On Pine Street at North Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east on Pine Street.
(front:) Route 66, the Mother Road, is an American icon that symbolizes romance and freedom of the open road. Born in 1926, Route 66 was one of the first numbered U.S. highways, journeying 2,500 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles. Today, . . . Map (db m158093) HM

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