Prior to the 20th century, the Illinois River was shallow and much of it was not navigable. The Illinois & Michigan (I&M) Canal was built in 1848 to connect Lake Michigan to the navigable part of the Illinois River, thereby connecting this part of . . . — — Map (db m207608) HM
In 1933 the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built the core of Starved Rock Lodge — the lobby, dining room, kitchen and cabins for a cost of $200,000. Also they constructed many of the structures - bridges, shelters, and the trails you see today. . . . — — Map (db m185000) HM
A memorial to Brigadier-General Casimir Pulaski
Revolutionary War-hero father of
American cavalry on the 150th
anniversary of his death
Born in Poland in 1748. At the age of 25, had achieved a European reputation as first-class military . . . — — Map (db m213622) HM WM
Presented by the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Department of Illinois. 1861-5 — 1914 Ida E. Wright President Commemorating the Deeds of the Union Veterans of the Civil War ————— ”With malice toward none with charity for all” Lincoln . . . — — Map (db m213925) WM
Named after Henry Cox, farmer and jeweler, who donated the land.
A one room, one teacher school stood on this corner until 1976. Teachers served the surrounding community in the school until 1954.
Dedicated to Blanche Maher, (1943 until 1954), the . . . — — Map (db m191419) HM
Archaeological excavations by the State of Illinois and the University of Chicago have shown Starved Rock the site of the first permanent fortress in the Illinois country. Erected 1682-1683 by La Salle and his Lieutenant Tonti. — — Map (db m207611) HM
On the eminence to the southwest stood Fort Wilbourn, where the Third Army of Illinois volunteers was mustered in for service in the Black Hawk War. Here on June 16, 1832 Abraham Lincoln enlisted as a private in Jacob M. Early's company, his third . . . — — Map (db m184997) HM
In honor of those who served in World War II and in Korea and in Southeast Asia in everlasting memory of those who paid the supreme sacrifice
Alfonso Bassetti • Frank Bovee • Ralph Boyd • Cody Calkins • Leroy Carbine • Barrett Corneille • Charles . . . — — Map (db m213442) WM
Memorial
dedicated to the soldiers and sailors of Oglesby Illinois who offered their service and lives at the nation's call in the Great World War — 1914-1918
(Star denotes killed in action)
Roll of Honor
Thomas Allen • Thomas . . . — — Map (db m213435) WM
Korean War
Not forgotten
Honoring veterans of Korean War who lived in and left from Oglesby, Piety Hill and Jonesville and served between the dates of June 25, 1950 – July 27, 1953
Argubright, Thomas • Baima, Donald • Baima, Martin • . . . — — Map (db m213443) WM
Our cause was just
Honoring those who lived in and left from Oglesby, Piety Hill and Jonesville and served between Feb. 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975.
* Denotes killed in action
Allen, Brian A. • Angelo, Frank C. • Arboit, Terry J. • . . . — — Map (db m213355) WM
Honoring veterans of World War II who lived in and left from Oglesby, Piety Hill, and Jonesville, between the dates of Dec. 7, 1941 – Sept. 2, 1945
Aimone, Donald •
Akucka, Lawrence •
Allen, Albert H. •
Amadon, Joseph •
Ambrose, Charles . . . — — Map (db m213535) WM
La Salle was a man of vision and courage. He established contact with Native Americans and brought European culture to this area, while acting as a peacemaker in his actions with local Indian peoples. His explorations were responsible for expansion . . . — — Map (db m207606) HM
15 ► Illinois, LaSalle County, Oglesby — The Legend of Starved Rock — A story that has captured and will continue to capture imaginations of visitors for generations — You are now standing 125 feet above the Illinois River on the bluff known as Starved Rock —
Odawa (Ottawa) war chief Pontiac was said to have been murdered by an Illinois tribe member during a council meeting in today's Joliet. Seeking revenge, the Odawa and Potawatomi attacked the Illinois village near Starved Rock.
The Illinois . . . — — Map (db m207609) HM
This plaque is placed in memory of the Patriots who gave their lives for their country. Soldiers of the American Revolution, and soldiers and sailors of the War of 1812.
Original flag staff and plaque dedicated September 6, 1913
by
The . . . — — Map (db m207607) WM
