Abraham Lincoln, our 16th President, spent much of his adult life balancing his legal practice with politics. His trips to the Metamora Courthouse where he practiced law often took him through Washington. He became acquainted with many Washington . . . — — Map (db m306888) HM
The Candlewood Bridge, also known as the Cemetery Road Bridge, was constructed in 1894 to cross the south branch of Farm Creek. With a 27-foot span, the double arch limestone bridge is 15 feet above the waterline. City engineer and Washington . . . — — Map (db m312841) HM
First President of the United States of America, served from 1789 to 1797 and was the dominant military and political leader of the United States from 1775 to 1799. He led the American victory over Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War . . . — — Map (db m306887) HM
The devastation from the tornado that struck Washington on November 17, 2013 was immense. But so was the response by so many that came to help our town.
We would like to recognize the following groups and individuals who helped financially to . . . — — Map (db m307257) HM
This is the site of Leather Works, the cobbler shop of Henry F. ('Heini') Ganzhorn during the late 1950's and into the 60's, faithfully serving the community he dearly loved. Prior to that, his business was located on the Washington Square. His . . . — — Map (db m307158) HM
Abraham Lincoln's travels along the 8th Judicial Circuit brought him through Washington many times, but only two visits of Lincoln are documented. On November 2, 1848, Lincoln came to Washington with Anson G. Henry of Springfield to stump for . . . — — Map (db m306203) HM
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction"
Washington, Illinois was part of the life of President Ronald Wilson Reagan. Reagan is the only President born, raised and educated in Illinois. Beginning . . . — — Map (db m306889) HM
U.S. 24 within the corporate limits of Washington is dedicated to Thomas Boyd for his service to the city of Washington and its citizens including his efforts to get this north bypass built.
Tom Boyd was appointed by Mayor Ed Habecker in . . . — — Map (db m307251) HM
In recognition of The Town & Country Gardeners of Washington, est. 1958, who saved this Square from removal by the State of Illinois in 1967 and preserved this green space so significant to Washington — — Map (db m306536) HM
Original Board of Commissioners:
John A. Holtzman, President •
Wilson Kimmell, Vice President •
Mrs. Bonnie Richart, Secretary •
Noah Hickman •
Dr. H. W. Engel
The Park District acquired this property known as Washington Park, . . . — — Map (db m307163) HM
The Bell Helicopter model 209 with military designation of AH-1 and nicknamed Cobra, was developed in the 1960's and its government tests in 1965, won the Army contract leading to a new era of airstrip warfare.
The first cobras were built in . . . — — Map (db m307177) HM WM
In the early 2000's Eric Engram coordinated the donation and installation of the Cobra Helicopter and surrounding Veterans Memorial in Washington Park. This was part of his Eagle Scout Project. He worked tirelessly to complete all the necessary . . . — — Map (db m307180) WM
Washington's Bell
This is the town's original fire bell, which was rung for fires and curfews. It was mounted over the water tower on the southeast corner of the square.
In 1975 the Washington volunteer fire department members . . . — — Map (db m306806) HM
