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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM7Z_henry-sadorus_Sadorus-IL.html
In memory of Henry SadorusFirst White Settlerin Champaign CountyMarch 7, 1824
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM7T_lortons-trading-post_Argenta-IL.html
In 1816 while this land area was still a part of the Illinois Territory and before Illinois became a state on December 3, 1818, two brothers named Lorton from St. Joseph, Michigan came to this vicinity and built an Indian trading house which also…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM7J_potawatomi-trail-of-death_Argenta-IL.html
Forcibly removed from northen Indiana to eastern Kansas, over 800 Potawatomi encamped here, cared for sick, and were allowed to hunt; 2 children and 1 woman died; 39 deaths occurred along the entire route. Sponsors: Hanson Engineers, Springfield M…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM6Y_trail-of-death_Monticello-IL.html
About 800 Potawatomi Indians camped at Pyatt's Point during a forced march from Twin-Lakes, Ind. To the reservation on the Osage River, Kansas. One woman, three children were buried during this stop.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM6T_potawatomi-trail-of-death_Monticello-IL.html
We honor the pioneers and the three Native Americans who died here while on the Trail of Death march in 1838 and are buried in this cemetery
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM6P_potawatomi-trail-of-death_Sadorus-IL.html
Over 800 Potawatomi were forcibly removed from near Plymouth, Indiana by U. S. And Indiana Officials and taken to eastern Kansas in 1838. This historic event was named the "Trail of Death" after the tragic occurrence of 39 recorded deaths. Though …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM6N_potawatomi-trail-of-death_Sidney-IL.html
Over 800 Potawatomi encamped at Sidney after their forced removal by U.S. and Indiana officials from near Plymouth, Indiana. They were being marched to eastern Kansas. Two people died at Sidney, including a child. A total of 39 Potawatomi tragical…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM6F_hero-street-u-s-a_Silvis-IL.html
Hero Street, U.S.A. received its name in 1968 to honor the fifty-seven servicemen from thirty-three families on this block-and-a-half who served in defense of America between 1941 and 1968. Six men died in World War II and two in the Korean Confli…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM66_fort-armstrong_Rock-Island-IL.html
Fort Armstrong was built in 1816-1817. Its riverside was protected by limestone bluffs and its other sides were formed in part by the rear walls of barracks and storehouses. Blockhouses, like the replica, stood at three corners. The pyramid of can…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM0F_lincoln-and-the-black-hawk-war_Milan-IL.html
On May 8, 1832, while encamped approximately one mile west of this point, Abraham Lincoln was mustered into the military service of the United States. Captain Lincoln's company was mustered into state service at Beardstown April 28, the day before…