Historical Markers and War Memorials in Mercer County, Illinois
Aledo is the county seat for Mercer County
Adjacent to Mercer County, Illinois
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On Northwest 2nd Street at Northwest College Street, on the right when traveling west on Northwest 2nd Street.
This plaque is dedicated in recognition of downtown Aledo Historic District being placed on the National Register of Historic Register of Historic Places on June 7, 2016. — — Map (db m170984) HM
On Northwest 6th Street at Northwest 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Northwest 6th Street.
When a 1924 fire left the Kansas Military School in need of a new place to hold classes they learned of the William and Vashti College Campus. It was a perfect situation and within 10 days of the fire, cadets and teachers arrived in Illinois and . . . — — Map (db m171035) HM
On Northwest 6th Street at Northwest 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Northwest 6th Street.
William Drury, a wealthy Mercer County land owner, farmer, and business man, left 91% of his 1897 estate to create an educational institution"…which might prove of benefit to the youth of coming generation…". In 1907 construction began on a . . . — — Map (db m171081) HM
On SE 3rd St at N College Ave, on the left on SE 3rd St.
Lest we forget World War I Anderson, Frank E. · Anderson, Henry · Dunn, Berl · Erickson, Gustaf W. · Fisher, Everett · Holdsworth, Robert · Johnson, Gilbert · Landrith, William Roy · Lee Charles H. · McGee Floyd D. · Norris George · Streets Edward . . . — — Map (db m171276) WM
On NW 4th Avenue at NW 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on NW 4th Avenue.
Mercer Co
To her fallen sons
1861-1865
Donaldson • Mobile • Vicksburg • Savannah • Chattanooga • Shiloh
(names of 352 soldiers) — — Map (db m171278) WM
Near Northwest 6th Street at Northwest 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
In April of 1930 ground was broken for a new 50,000 residence hall to be called Niles Hall after the donor, Claude Niles of Chicago.
By 1931 the Great Depression had taken its toll on the Illinois Military School and the school was forced to . . . — — Map (db m171012) HM
On Northwest 6th Street at Northwest 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Northwest 6th Street.
Roosevelt Military Academy became known for rigorous academic standards and competitive athletic teams. Public reaction to the Vietnam War changed feelings toward military schools and such institutions closed as a result. The Roosevelt Military . . . — — Map (db m171085) HM
On South College Avenue (Illinois Route 94) at Southeast 3rd Street (Illinois Route 94), on the left when traveling north on South College Avenue.
This monument commemorates Roosevelt Military Academy and 3,059 cadets who attended the school from 1931-1973. The academy was named after our 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt, recipient of the Noble Peace Prize and Congressional Medal of . . . — — Map (db m171195) HM
On Northwest 3rd Avenue at Northwest 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north on Northwest 3rd Avenue.
Roosevelt Military Academy
In memory of
those who made the Supreme Sacrifice
in World War II
Harry E Beisal 36-43 •
William Ben Ziger 33-34 •
Leonard Cassell 25-27 •
William Henry Cox 40-41 •
John D Curran 37-39 •
Lyle F . . . — — Map (db m171032) WM
On Northwest 6th Street at Northwest 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Northwest 6th Street.
The William and Vashti College/Roosevelt Military Academy campus was sold at auction in 1977 and passed into private hands. The academic building was razed to make room for the Vashti Village housing complex. Niles Hall and the Boys Dormitory/North . . . — — Map (db m171082) HM
On Northwest 6th Street at Northwest 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Northwest 6th Street.
This oak tree was planted on the grounds of the Roosevelt Military Academy during Homecoming festivities on November 5, 1938 as a memorial to former President Theodore Roosevelt. The tree was sent from Roosevelt's Sagamore Hills Estate at Oyster . . . — — Map (db m171086) HM
On Northwest 6th Street at Northwest 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Northwest 6th Street.
Many hours of a cadet's life were spent on a concrete pad called 'the slab'. Ceremonies, inspection, and drills were conduct her. Cadets also were able to walk off any demerits that they earned walking around the area.
The concrete pad that . . . — — Map (db m170987) HM
On South College Avenue (Illinois Route 94) just south of Southeast 3rd Street (Illinois Route 17/94), on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the Men and Women of Mercer County who served in the Armed Forces of the United States
World War I • Korea • Desert Storm • World war II • Vietnam • War on Terrorism — — Map (db m171143) WM
On Northwest 6th Street at Northwest 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Northwest 6th Street.
William and Vashti College opened in the fall of 1908. Both men and women were enrolled. The college had much academic and athletic success until the 1917-1918 school year. Many of the young men attending William and Vashti joined the military to . . . — — Map (db m171080) HM
On Northwest 4th Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Northwest 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Mercer County Women for Women and the Aledo Police Benevolent Association partnered to create this Memorial to honor all women from Mercer County who have served in the Armed Forces. — — Map (db m171216) WM
