Historical Markers and War Memorials in Grand Tower, Illinois
Murphysboro is the county seat for Jackson County
Grand Tower is in Jackson County
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On Park Road west of Brunkhurst Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Captain William Boone, the nephew of the famous Daniel Boone, is thought to have been the first white settler in Jackson county, having arrived shortly after Lewis and Clark discovered Tower Rock. William Boone's son, Benningen, was the first white . . . — — Map (db m180340) HM
On 3rd Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Schickle Street, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
In continuous use since 1872. Moved from north Grand Tower to this site in 1896. It's Gothic architecture is primarily of solid walnut. A Civil War veteran was the first minister. — — Map (db m196141) HM
The American War Mothers,
Tower Rock Charter,
Grand Tower, Illinois,
Honor these men who made
The supreme sacrifice in
The service of their country
Robert Fisher • Roy E. Nimmo • Aubrey East • Robert S. East, Jr. • Lorain Rushing . . . — — Map (db m161855) WM
On Front Street north of Market Street, on the right when traveling south.
In November 1803, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and their party passed by here on their way west. They camped across the river. Clark sketched the area, the local landmarks of Tower Rock and the Sugar Loaf, and their keelboat anchored near the . . . — — Map (db m161439) HM
On Market Street at Railroad Street, on the left when traveling west on Market Street.
Who, for more than 30 years from 1940 served more than a million and a half all-you-could-eat home-cooked meals to all comers on this site. Those of us who enjoyed her cooking affectionately dedicate this plaque to her. — — Map (db m191114) HM
On Park Road at Brunkhorst Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Park Road.
This steam locomotive built by H. K. Porte Co. in 1929, donated to Devils Backbone Park, Grand Tower, Illinois in 1961, by Central Illinois Public Service Co. — — Map (db m190983) HM
On Front Street south of Maple Street, on the right when traveling north.
In Memoriam
The American Legion
Tower Rock Post 921
Grand Towers, lll.
Honor these men who made
The supreme sacrifice
In the service of
Their country
World War I
Pvt. Lorain Rushing
Died September 26, 1918, . . . — — Map (db m161858) WM
