Parker Township near Casey in Clark County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
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Erected 2024 by The Clark County Historical Society and The Illinois State Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 39° 23.527′ N, 87° 59.16′ W. Marker is near Casey, Illinois, in Clark County. It is in Parker Township. Marker is on Illinois 49, 0.1 miles south of E 1700th RD, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16964 IL-49, Westfield IL 62474, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Westfield College (approx. 4.2 miles away); a different marker also named Westfield College (approx. 4.2 miles away); "Large" Pizza Slicer (approx. 5.7 miles away); Rev. John Doughty (approx. 6 miles away); The Early Settlement of Cumberland (approx. 6.1 miles away); Cumberland Presbyterian Church Bell (approx. 6.4 miles away); Casey (approx. 6.4 miles away); You Are Not Forgotten (approx. 6.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Casey.
More about this marker. This marker is a replacement for a similar marker that existed near the town of Westfield Illinois. That sign was lost.
Marker was dedicated on June 1, 2024, with dozens in attendance.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2024, by Robert L Maxwell of Martinsville, Illinois. This page has been viewed 57 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on June 6, 2024, by Robert L Maxwell of Martinsville, Illinois. 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.