Historical Markers in Chenoa

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Historical Markers in Chenoa

1 ► Illinois, McLean County, Chenoa — Historic Route 66 • Chenoa — 1921-1944 —

On East Cemetery Avenue (U.S. 24) at South Morehead Street, on the right when traveling east on East Cemetery Avenue.

Most early roads were not paved. As a result, after it rained they became almost impossible to drive on. This 1926 section of road is a good example of what was called the "Good Roads Movement." This piece of Route 66 was only 16 feet wide, but . . . — — Map (db m294087) HM

2 ► 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

3 ► 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 . . . — — Map (db m160064) HM

4 ► Illinois, McLean County, Chenoa — Route 66 Fetch & Stretch Dog Park —

Near North Morehead Street south of Old U.S. 66.

Ulysses & Rosie Ulysses S. Grant was famous for his love of horses. He also had more pets in the White House than any other president, including a gamecock, a parrot, several dogs, and a multitude of horses and ponies. But if you wandered . . . — — Map (db m294090) HM

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