Historical Markers and War Memorials in Geneseo, Illinois
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Geneseo is in Henry County
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On South Center Street just south of West Pearl Street, on the right when traveling north.
On May 2, 1984, God blessed the world with Bobbi Kristen Keller at a young age Bobbi developed the dream of becoming a whale and dolphin trainer. She began her school career here in Geneseo at age 5. After graduating from J.D. Darnall Senior High . . . — — Map (db m160099) HM
On South State Street just south of West Pearl Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Geneseo Collegiate Institute was founded in 1884 by the
Presbyterian church of the United States and the citizens of
Geneseo "for the promotion of higher Christian education"
the academic building was on the corner to the east the . . . — — Map (db m160070) HM
On West Pearl Street just west of South State Street, on the left when traveling west.
Founded May, 1990, to complement, enhance, and enrich educational opportunities and experiences for students in School District #228. — — Map (db m160105) HM
On South State Street just south of West Pearl Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the men and women
who served in the middle east.
For all the members of the United States
Armed Forces who endured blazon skies and
scorching sand to ensure that those who
called for freedom may be able to enjoy the
same rights as . . . — — Map (db m160080) WM
On South State Street just south of West Pearl Street, on the right when traveling south.
In grateful tribute to the
men and women from the
Geneseo area, who went forth
and served with honor and
dignity when our country
and the country of Korea needed them — — Map (db m160076) WM
On West North Street just east of South Center Street, on the right when traveling east.
This park is established on the site of the former Geneseo Township High School. Built in 1910-11, the sturdy brick structure was Geneseo's senior high school from 1911 to 1964.
From 1964 to 1998 it served as Geneseo's junior high school. The . . . — — Map (db m160096) HM
On South State Street just south of West Pearl Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the honor and sacrifice
of all men and women of the
Geneseo area, who answered
the call of duty to serve
their country and our allies
in Europe — — Map (db m160079) WM
On South State Street just north of Progress Lane, on the right when traveling south.
With their nation and way of life under attack, Americans, as always, answered the call of duty and went forward to fight, fanaticism, tyranny and oppression. To these brave men and women who gave of themselves and sacrificed that others
might . . . — — Map (db m160075) WM
On West Main Street (U.S. 6) just west of South State Street, on the right when traveling west.
Erected to the memory of those
American Soldiers and Sailors
who, in the war with Spain, gave
their lives for country and for
humanity. — — Map (db m160069) WM
On South State Street, on the right when traveling south.
To all of the men and women who served from the
Geneseo area. They have earned their countries
gratitude and respect, and a special place in this
most honored memorial of American Heroes — — Map (db m160074) WM
On South Center Street north of West Pearl Street, on the right when traveling north.
This statue honors the dedicated medical staff who served the citizens of Geneseq at Hammond Henry Hospital since the earliest days of the 1900's. Included in this group are Dr. Arthur Parsons who with three other physicians envisioned and helped . . . — — Map (db m160101) HM
On West Pearl Street just east of South Center Street, on the left when traveling east.
This bronze sculpture of a pioneer family is lovingly dedicated to the memory of Nell, Elizabeth (Newton) Henningsen (1917 - 2002). She excelled as a daughter, student, dietician, World War II army dietician, wife, mother, homemaker, grandmother . . . — — Map (db m160103) HM
On South State Street at West Pearl Street, on the right when traveling south on South State Street.
In the year 1636 came the first of the
colonists from Bergen and Geneseo New York
organized as a church in the wilderness
they set forth for the betterment of their
families and to plant the institutions of
religion and education in a new . . . — — Map (db m160095) HM
