Historical Markers in Funks Grove, Illinois

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Historical Markers in Funks Grove, Illinois

1 ► 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

2 ► 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

3 ► 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

4 ► 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

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