On North Main Street at Young Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
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Illinois Medal of Honor Recipents
The Medal of Honor was established during the Civil War and is the highest military decoration for bravery that can be awarded to any individual in the United States.
The . . . — — Map (db m191549) WM
On West Davie Street west of South Main Street (Illinois Route 146), on the right when traveling west.
In 1851, when the Illinois Central Railroad began surveying land in Union County, the county seat of Jonesboro was thought to be the logical choice for the location of the tracks. However, the city fathers declined to pay the required $50 . . . — — Map (db m161071) HM
On Illinois Route 146 east of McCloud Loop, on the right when traveling east.
Buried here: King Neptune; Famous Navy Mascot Pig
Auctioned for $19,000,000.00 in War bonds.
1942-1946 to help make a free world.
This memorial site dedicated by Don C. Lingle, PNAC, NR-R
To the millions of people, who gave their . . . — — Map (db m161010) HM
Near Interstate 57 at milepost 32, 1.5 miles north of Route 146, on the right when traveling north.
Raised by Patty Boner, West Frankfort; given to Navy recruiter Don Lingle, Anna; and auctioned by L. Oard Sitter, Anna around the State of Illinois for over $19,000,000 in WW II War Bonds — — Map (db m117467) HM WM
On N Main Street at Young Ave., on the right when traveling north on N Main Street.
To all who fought and lost their lives , to all who served in conflicts around the world in peace and war time past and present. — — Map (db m191112) WM
Near Interstate 57 2 miles north of Route 146, on the right when traveling south.
Home to thousands of men, women, and children, the Cherokee Nation once spread across parts of Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama. The 1830 Indian Removal Act required that the Cherokee surrender their land and move west.
In . . . — — Map (db m161434) HM
On West Monroe Street 0.1 miles west of North Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
This memorial is dedicated to all veterans of Union County. The greatest men and women who have ever walked the face of the earth.
Many gave all, offered their lives for the freedom America stands for. No greater sacrifice can be made, to . . . — — Map (db m191195) WM
On North Main Street at Young Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
Those of this community who gave their lives in service of our country in World War Two
Stanley H. Aldridge 1917-1944
Woodrow R. Aldridge 1912-1944
Oren M.C. Allen 1916-1945
Collan A. Appel 1914-1944
William J. Bass . . . — — Map (db m191206) WM
