Historical Markers and War Memorials in Vermilion County, Illinois
Danville is the county seat for Vermilion County
Adjacent to Vermilion County, Illinois
Champaign County(82) ► Douglas County(5) ► Edgar County(18) ► Ford County(2) ► Iroquois County(7) ► Benton County, Indiana(10) ► Vermillion County, Indiana(16) ► Warren County, Indiana(12) ►
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On 2700 N at 500E Edgar County Roads, on the left when traveling west on 2700 N.
Near here, on July 18, A.D. 1765, Colonel George Croghan, Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the British government, made a preliminary treaty of peace with Pontiac, chief of the Ottawas and leader of the great Indian confederacy. By the terms of . . . — — Map (db m74024) HM
On North Paris Street at "North" Street, on the right when traveling south on North Paris Street.
World War I
World War II
Korean / Vietnam / Desert Storm
(The names of approximately 530 servicemen are included on the memorial. These names can be viewed at the link included below.) — — Map (db m11235) WM
On County Route 750 E at County Route 2500N, on the right when traveling south on County Route 750 E.
Left Wing:
We stand in deep appreciation for the Liberty we enjoy.
Center:
Pilot Township Memorial
Left Column:
Lloyd Hilleary Gene Kinney Robert Keal Elmer Grimes Lloyde Coake Carl Wise William . . . — — Map (db m17128) HM
On Lafayette Street west of North Gilbert Street, on the right when traveling east.
Left Panel
A FRIEND FOREVER
“I appeal to you because I can to no other with so much confidence,” Lincoln said to Doctor William H. Fithian, August 15, 1860. He was asking for Fithians assistance in a . . . — — Map (db m29721) HM
On East Main Street (U.S. 136), on the right when traveling east.
Civil War Dead
An estimated 700,000 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War between April 1861 and April 1865. As the death toll rose, the U.S. government struggled with the urgent but unplanned need to bury fallen Union . . . — — Map (db m164876) HM
On Lafayette Street at North Gilbert Street, on the right when traveling west on Lafayette Street.
(Left marker): These building stones were preserved from the Danville Law Office of Abraham Lincoln and the Vermilion County Courthouse where he practiced law.
This kettle was used from 1824 to 1831 at the Salt Works of Major Vance. The . . . — — Map (db m4747) HM
On Main Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
At noon on February 11, 1861, President Abraham Lincolns inaugural train stopped at the Great Western Depot located here. It was the day before his 52nd birthday. He had been coming to Vermilion County for twenty years to attend Circuit Court in . . . — — Map (db m5489) HM
On Main Street at Vermilion Street on Main Street.
Lincoln attended court in the building that stood on this spot from 1841 until elected President. He was involved in more than 200 legal procedures in Vermilion County. — — Map (db m10701) HM
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that . . . — — Map (db m114212) HM
On West Main Street at South Logan Ave, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
This aircraft is in honor of Chanute Air Force Base and all its personnel
1917 1993
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Jewell Whyte Post No. 728
Commander - Bob French
Co-Chairman - Hershall lee & Bob Smith
Mayor of . . . — — Map (db m10729) HM
Near East Main Street (U.S. 136) east of Blue Star Hwy.
In Honor of All
Danville Junior College and
Danville Area Community College
Alumni who served their Country
in the Korean War.
Dedicated May 27, 2002
ReDedicated July 27, 2012 — — Map (db m58941) WM
On North Vermilion Street north of East Harrison Street, on the right when traveling north.
Statue Erected
by
Daughters of the American Revolution
in Memory of Soldiers of the War for Independence
who are buried in Vermilion County.
William Adams
David Baird
Jacob Gundy
Hugh King
Thomas Morton
Joseph Coughran . . . — — Map (db m241668) HM
Near East Main Street (U.S. 136), on the right when traveling east.
National Home
Construction of the Danviile Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (NHDVS) began in early 1898. The first resident, Charles Butler, arrived October 13.
The home's sprawling 325-acre campus included every . . . — — Map (db m164875) HM
On West Main Street west of North Vermilion Street, on the right when traveling west.
Left Section
Danville was a destination for Abraham Lincoln for nearly twenty years. He first came to the village of a few hundred residents when he was a thirty-two-year-old attorney in 1841.
Elizabeth Harmon described the early . . . — — Map (db m29481) HM
On North Gilbert Street at West Lafayette Street, on the left when traveling north on North Gilbert Street.
Upper Marker
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Lower Marker
Local Historic Landmark
Danville Historic
Preservation . . . — — Map (db m11195) HM
Left Panel
Honoring our Firefighters
whose lives were lost in the line of duty
Albert Shanks - Fallen - February 17, 1915
Albert Holmes - Fallen - February 17, 1915
Gene Anderson - Fallen - August 11, 1976
Wayne . . . — — Map (db m10775) HM
Near Wayne Street at South Bowman Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
It was near here, at a grove of maple trees, that Illinois Senatorial Candidates Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas spoke in September of 1858. During the height of the Lincoln-Douglas Debates, the men came to Danville to greet the people of Old . . . — — Map (db m51555) HM
On West Main Street at North Vermilion Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
Abraham Lincoln occupied offices in a building on this site while practicing law in the Eighth Judicial District from 1847 - 1859. — — Map (db m10723) HM
On North Vermilion Street, on the left when traveling north.
Top Section
The center of town, during the time of Lincolns years in Danville, was located in a range from Franklin Street in the West, to Washington Street in the East, bordered by Harrison Street in the North and Water Street to . . . — — Map (db m29571) HM
On North Hazel Street south of Cherry Street, on the right when traveling south.
In memory of Major Kenneth D. Bailey, U.S.M.C., Congressional Medal of Honor Winner for bravery in World War II.
A 1930 Danville High School graduate, he was Commanding Officer of Company C, First Raiders Battalion, which attacked Japanese . . . — — Map (db m31963) HM
On North Bowman Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Large Marker
Dedicated to the Pioneer Jet Aviators of the Korean War During the 50th Anniversary Commemoration and the Illinois State Convention of the KWVA, Deptember 15, 2002
Lower Marker
U.S.A.F. F-86 Saber Jet
This aircraft . . . — — Map (db m11231) HM
On North Vermilion Street at North Street, on the left when traveling north on North Vermilion Street.
“The Temple” - Plaque
Completed in 1901, the Temple Building occupied this site for 100 years. In 1879 members of the Olive Branch Lodge bought the corner lot at Vermilion and North Streets for a new Masonic Temple. The . . . — — Map (db m37000) HM
On West Ellsworth Street south of Oakwood Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
In 1838 the northern Potawatami tribes and many Indians from other tribes were forcibly relocated to Eastern Kansas.
The first point to encampment in Illinois on the march westward was near the North Fork River in Danville.
This monument is . . . — — Map (db m32501) HM
Near North Hazel Street south of East Williams Street, on the left when traveling south.
In Honor of Astronaut Joe Tanner - Danville Native - November 3, 1994
In memory of Astronaut Christa McAuliffe - Teacher - January 28, 1986
"The Dream is Alive" — — Map (db m10726) HM
On North Hazel Street south of East Williams Street, on the right when traveling north.
Back of Stone Bench - At Entrance
Dedicated to those who served, and to the principles upon which this great country was founded. This memorial stands in humble gratitude.
Left Section
Korea 1950 - 1953
Heroes of . . . — — Map (db m10755) WM
On North Hazel Street at East Madison Street on North Hazel Street.
Since before the founding of our Republic and throughout our history, American women have fought for freedom selflessly and with little or no recognition for their contributions. — — Map (db m10548) HM
On North Hazel Street south of Cherry Street, on the right when traveling south.
Mourn for Fight for
the Dead the Living
Remember Vermilion County Workers
Killed on the Job
Left Column of Names
David Farnsworth - Danville PBPA
Charles Deck - UAW # 579
David . . . — — Map (db m10556) HM
On West Main Street at South Gilbert Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
Front
Whereas: it is the desire of the City of Danville to erect some permanent structure as a Monument and Memorial to the Gallant Soldiers and Sailors of Danville who participated in the Worlds War of 1914 and 1918 , and Whereas: the bridge . . . — — Map (db m10407) WM
On North Hazel Street south of Cherry Street, on the right when traveling south.
Upper - Center Panel
Honor and Glory to our Fighting Heroes
Condolence to those whos loved ones have fallen in battle, and a proud though regrettable chapter in Vermilion Countys History of World War 2.
Lower - Center . . . — — Map (db m10722) HM
On East West Street east of Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
Editor's Note: The centermost portion of this memorial was dedicated as a World War II Honor Roll in 2006. As late as 2010, additions were made to make this a memorial to all Georgetown, Illinois veterans. The panels are listed here in sequential . . . — — Map (db m34578) WM
On Main Street at East West Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In Honor of
All
Who Have Served
Who Are Serving
Who Will Serve
Left Bench
In Honor of Our Veterans
Right Bench
In Honor of All Patriots
Within glass cases are names of local veterans who have served or . . . — — Map (db m11358) WM
On U.S. 136 at North Main Street, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 136.
Center Section - Top
In Memory of Sgt. Joshua Troy Crippin
and Henning Veterans who served our Country in War and Peace.
Left Section
Civil War - - -
Pete Coon Confederate James W. Henderson Albert M. . . . — — Map (db m17209) WM
On McFerren Park Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Killed In Action
Harold Clapp William Clearwater Donald G. Cornell Ralph Cox Wilbur G. Cox William Cox Paul Davis Richard I. Downey Robert R. Egnew Billy J. Gerkin William E. Gooden Robert D. Griner . . . — — Map (db m11993) WM
On North Street at Vermilion Street, on the right when traveling east on North Street.
Far Left Case:
World War I
Earl Baum Dewey Taylor Raymond Cope Charles R. Wooden Chester Staley Dale Knight Gilbert Jordan Louis Mosier Victor Mingee Walter McNesse
Joe Q. Taylor Richard Block James . . . — — Map (db m11422) WM
On Interstate 74, 2 miles west of U.S. 150, on the right when traveling west.
Salt springs were discovered near this
spot October 31, 1819, by Joseph Barron
and party. Here Seymour Treat brought
his family November 27, 1819, and became
Vermilion County's first settler.
This kettle was used in the salt works
which were . . . — — Map (db m237768) HM
Center Section Spanish American War - Civil War - W.W. I - W.W. II - Korean War - Vietnam - Gulf War - Lebanon Conflict
In Honor of all men aand women who served our Nation in war and peace.
Left - Memorial ]
Row One . . . — — Map (db m17191) WM
On East Ridge Street at South First Street, on the left when traveling east on East Ridge Street.
Dedicated to all Veterans
by Ridge Farm Masonic Lodge
1998
( Masonic Emblem )
W. M. Dennis Gardner
S. W. Mark Blakeney S. S. Bob Corwin
J. W. Jerry Colwell J. S. Steve Blakeney
Tres. Don Pearson Marsh. John Kinney
S. D. . . . — — Map (db m41972) HM
On South Chicago Avenue (Illinois Route 1) at Dale Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Chicago Avenue.
Center PanelEtched in the monument are the emblems of the six services (in order), US Air Force, US Army, US Coast Guard, US Marine Corps, US Merchant Marine, and the US Navy
Revolutionary War (1) · Blackhawk War (2) · War . . . — — Map (db m11778) WM
On Illinois Route 1 north of Manns Chapel Road, on the right when traveling north.
The Original Milestone 121
marked by Barbara Standish Chapter NSDAR 1930
Replaced by them and the
Rossville Historical Society 1984 — — Map (db m11636) HM
On North Gray Street at East Market Street, on the left when traveling north on North Gray Street.
Sidell Veterans War Memorial
Left Panel
Row One
CIVIL WAR
Jesse Burns W. T. Butler Orville P. Hunt Samuel Kleffman Enoch McKee Henry Mullen Emanual Palmer Thomas Ramsey Henry Talbott Joe Twiner Benjamin West . . . — — Map (db m11441) WM
On West Fifth Street west of North H Street, on the right when traveling west.
Center Memorial
World War I
Servicemen from Tilton
Left Column:
William E. Arnold Jack Ashbaugh Christ Benekas John Lester Billman Harry H. Blue, Sr. Elbert O. Bolser Milton Burlin Ray C. Cox Roscoe N. . . . — — Map (db m11417) WM
On West Fifth Street at North H Street, on the right when traveling west on West Fifth Street.
In memory of our men & women in the Armed Forces
World War II
First Column :
Elmer L. Alcorn Frederick V. Alcorn Lamoine T. Alcorn Robert H. Allison George Anderson Marvin E. Anderson Ernest Attebury Floyd Bailey . . . — — Map (db m11317) WM
On North State Street at East Moses Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North State Street.
They made this community the melting pot of nations and proved that men of all nationalities and creeds can work and live together.
"To the men who went to work below allowing the top to build and grow giving their labors in brawn and sweat . . . — — Map (db m11393) HM
On North State Street south of East Moses Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Stone Obelisk:
Proudly we pay tribute
to the men and women
of the Westville Area
who served their
Country
Bronze Marker behind glass
They died that we might live
1917 World War I 1918
Anton . . . — — Map (db m11541) WM
On South State Street (Illinois Route 1), on the right when traveling north.
Large Memorial Stone Marker
For God And Country
1941 1945
They died that we might live
Richard Dowiatt Joseph Kotcher Alex Mazeikas Henry Kerkes Mario Biava Achille Delanois Harold . . . — — Map (db m10749) WM
