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Historical Markers and War Memorials in St. Clair County

 
Clickable Map of St. Clair County, Illinois and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg St. Clair County, IL (231) Clinton County, IL (35) Madison County, IL (217) Monroe County, IL (166) Randolph County, IL (120) Washington County, IL (10) St. Louis County, MO (773) St. Louis County, MO (611)  St.ClairCounty(231) St. Clair County (231)  ClintonCounty(35) Clinton County (35)  MadisonCounty(217) Madison County (217)  MonroeCounty(166) Monroe County (166)  RandolphCounty(120) Randolph County (120)  WashingtonCounty(10) Washington County (10)  St.LouisMissouri(773) St. Louis (773)  St.LouisCounty(611) St. Louis County (611)
Belleville is the county seat for St. Clair County
Adjacent to St. Clair County, Illinois
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      Washington County (10)  
      St. Louis, Missouri (773)  
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201 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — C-9A Nightingale71-0877
Near Seibert Road, 0.7 miles east of Air Mobility Drive (Illinois Route 158).
A modified McDonnell Douglas DC-9, the C-9A was the only aircraft in the US Air Force inventory at the time specifically dedicated to the movement of litter and ambulatory patients. The name "nightingale" was selected by the chief nurse of the 375th . . . Map (db m162351) HM
202 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Col Gail S. Halvorsen(1920 - ) — Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 1999 —
On Main Street just east of Symington Drive, on the right when traveling east.
During the Berlin Airlift, also called Operation Vittles, he instituted operation Little Vittles by dropping small parachutes laden with candy from his C-54 aircraft to the children of Berlin, while motivating Berliners to never give up hope, his . . . Map (db m184339) HM
203 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Colonel Earl B. Young1 July 1913 - 5 December 2015 — Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 2014 —
Near Main Street just east of Symington Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Col Young's Air Force career spanned the formative years of air mobility. His insight and dedication proved instrumental in establishing the early organizations charged with proving airlift support to the nation. As the Air Transport Command (ATC) . . . Map (db m184143) HM
204 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Colonel Joe M. JacksonMarch 14,1923 - January 12, 2019 — Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 1997 —
On Main Street just east of Symington Drive, on the left when traveling east.
Mobility warrior and national hero, Col. Jackson was awarded the Medal Of Honor, for his actions on 12 May 1968 at U. S. special forces camp at Kham Duc, South Vietnam. Piloting his C-123 at 9,000 feet over the camp , he began a rapid descent to . . . Map (db m183907) HM
205 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Colonel Lawrence "Rocky" LaneNovember 19, 1944 — Airlift/Tankers Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 2020 —
On Heritage Drive just west of B Street, on the left when traveling east.
Colonel Lane is a charismatic leader whose security and force protection initiatives prepared mobility airmen for the 21st century, after serving as a jet propulsion specialist, he was commissioned in 1976, he stood up MAC'S Volant Scorpion program . . . Map (db m177534) HM
206 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — CT- 39 Sabreliner
Near Hangar Road at Hangar Road.
This Sabreliner was accepted by the Air Force on October 31, 1961. Initially assigned to the Air Training Command, Randolph AFB, Texas, it was then transferred to the Air Force Communication Command at Richards Gebaur AFB, Missouri, from 1975 to . . . Map (db m225183) HM
207 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Donald W. Douglas(1892 - 1981) — Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 1990 —
On Main Street just east of Symington Drive, on the left when traveling east.
Engineer, visionary, and entrepreneur, his aircraft design revolutionized commercial and military air transport. While the Douglas DC-3 and DC-4 passenger carriers became the C-47 and C-54, the workhorse transports of World War II. It was his C-142 . . . Map (db m184155) HM
208 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Frank S. ScottCorporal, U.S. Army — 1883 - 1912 —
On Main Street, 0.1 miles west of E Street, on the right when traveling east.
One of the many who helped transform the fragile flying machine into the United States Air Force. Born in Braddock, Pa. on December 2, 1883. Corporal Scott was a crew chief mechanic with the U.S. Army Aviation School, at College Park, Md. On . . . Map (db m224207) HM
209 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Gen Carl A. "Tooey" Spatz(1891 - 1974) — Airlifter/Tanker Association Hall of fame Inductee - 2002 —
On Main Street just east of Symington Drive, on the right when traveling east.
World War I fighter pilot, World War II Commander of Air Forces in Europe and the Pacific, First Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force in 1947, and Air Refueling pioneer. He commanded the "Question Mark"—A U.S. Army C-2A Fokker Transport Aircraft—in . . . Map (db m184028) HM
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210 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Gen Laurence S. Kuter(1905 - 1979) — Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 1990 —
On Main Street just east of Symington Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Commanding the Atlantic Division of the Army Air Force Transport Command (ATC) in 1945, he over saw the consolidation of resources from several of ATC's wartime divisions into a new Atlantic division responsible for airlift service between the . . . Map (db m183864) HM WM
211 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Gen Robert E. "Dutch" Huyser(1924 - 1997) — Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 1994 —
On Main Street just east of Symington Drive, on the left when traveling east.
Although a bomber pilot most of his career, he became—as Commander in Chief, Military Airlift Command from July 1979 to June 1981—the Air Force's primary advocate for Airlift modernization and a visionary for mobility forces. He pushed forward the . . . Map (db m184150) HM
212 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Gen William G. Moore Jr.(1920 - ) — Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 1997 —
On Main Street just east of Symington Drive, on the right when traveling east.
A veteran of three wars—World War II, Korean, and Southeast Asia—with nearly 40 years of military service, he conceived planned and directed a wide variety of combat aerial delivery methodologies while commanding the 314th troop carrier wing and the . . . Map (db m184340) HM
213 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — General Duane H. Cassidy24 November 1933 - 8 February 2016 — Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 2006 —
On Main Street at Symington Drive, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Instrumental in establishing the United States Transportation Command, he was commander in Chief (1987 -1989) of the new Joint Command, while serving as Commander-in Chief of Military Airlift Command (1985 -1989), the first "dual hatted" . . . Map (db m184473) HM
214 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — General Ronald R Fogleman[1942- ] — Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 2013 —
On Heritage Drive just west of B Street, on the left when traveling east.
As Commander, United States Transportation Command and Air Mobility Command, General Ronald R. Fogleman inspired and drove unprecedented organizational transformation that made a lasting impact on global mobility. Recognizing the importance of a . . . Map (db m177523) HM
215 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — General Thomas M. Ryan Jr.(1928 - ) — Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 2011 —
On Main Street just east of Symington Drive, on the left when traveling west.
General Tom Ryan was a leader known for his unwavering commitment to the mobility mission. As Vice Commander (1977 - 81) and then Commander (1983 - 85) of the Military Airlift Command. General Ryan presided over mobility operations in support of . . . Map (db m184685) HM
216 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — General Walter Kross3 October 1942 - — Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 2018 —
On Main Street just east of Symington Drive, on the right when traveling east.
General Kross visionary leadership molded America's global reach for the 21st century, yet he always credited the team. As Ustranscom's Director of Operation, he managed the deployment of U. S. combat power to the Middle East during the Persian Gulf . . . Map (db m184540) HM
217 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Harold E. Goettler
On Goettler St at B St., on the left when traveling west on Goettler St.
First Lieutenant, United States Air Force Congressional Medal of Honor. Extraordinary heroism in airdropping supplies in the Argonne Forest. October 1918. Flight Training Scott Field, 1917, Map (db m188271) WM
218 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — In Memory of the POW/MIA'S of all Wars
On POW-MIA Drive at Heritage Drive, on the right when traveling north on POW-MIA Drive.
In memory of the POW/MIA's of all wars who have given the ultimate sacrifice and have not yet returned.Map (db m224132) WM
219 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — John F. Shea(1919 - 1996) — Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 2003 —
On Main Street just east of Symington Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Serving as Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans, Headquarters Military Airlift Command (1960-1983), he helped conceive, develop, and bring to fruition numerous airlift enhancement and modernization programs including the C-5 Wing modification, . . . Map (db m183872) HM
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220 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — KC-135E Stratotanker56-3611
Near Seibert Road, 0.7 miles east of Air Mobility Drive (Illinois Route 158).
Boeing's 367-80 prototype jet transport, first introduced in May 1954, became the basis for the KC-135. On September 1, 1954, Strategic Air Command ordered the first 29 of its future 732-plane fleet - almost one KC-135 for each B-52 bomber. First . . . Map (db m162345) HM
221 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Lieutenant General Ira C. EakerApril 13,1896 - August 6, 1987 — Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 1993 —
On Main Street just east of Symington Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Air power visionary and pioneer, Lt Gen. Eaker secured approval of the Chief of the Air Corps, refined air refueling procedures, selected planes and crews and served as the chief pilot for the "Question Mark" record setting endurance flight of 150 . . . Map (db m184341) HM
222 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Lt Gen Harold L. George(1917 - 1986) — Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 1991 —
On Main Street just east of Symington Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Recognized as the "first leader of Airlift" He commanded the Air Corps ferrying command from April 1942 to June 1942 and its successor organization, The Air Transport Command from June 1942 to September 1946 in those position he directed the wartime . . . Map (db m184181) HM
223 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Lt Gen Joseph Smith(1901 - 1993)
On Main Street just east of Symington Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Although he served in the U.S. Military for 35 years from 1923 to 1958, it was not until 1948 that he began to make his mark as an airlifter. As Commander of the Berlin Airlift task Force, he established the airlift flow into and out of the city, in . . . Map (db m183848) HM WM
224 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Lt Gen William H. Tunner(1906 - 1983) — Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 1989 —
On Main Street just east of Symington Drive, on the right when traveling east.
His vision for airlift's role in national defense earned him recognition as "the father of military airlift command." During World War II, he commanded the India-China Division of the Air Transport Command, which was responsible for supplying China . . . Map (db m183869) HM
225 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Maj Gen Cyrus R. "C. R." Smith(1899 - 1990) — Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 1992 —
On Main Street just east of Symington Drive, on the left when traveling east.
In April 1942, he resigned as President and Director of American Airlines to enter the Army with a commission as Colonel in the Air Corps ferrying Command, which two months later became Air Transport Command (ATC). As ATC's Chief of Staff and Deputy . . . Map (db m184148) HM
226 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Maj Gen Winston P "Wimpy" Wilson(1911 - 1996) — Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 2000 —
On Heritage Drive just east of Symington Drive, on the left when traveling east.
He rose from an aircraft mechanic in the Arkansas National Guard in 1929 to lead the Air National Guard (ANG) from 1953 to 1963 and the National Guard Bureau from 1963 to 1971. By insisting on realistic training for the ANG, according to active duty . . . Map (db m184083) HM
227 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Maj. Gen Robert. Patterson(1933 - ) — Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 2008 —
On Main Street just east of Symington Drive, on the right when traveling east.
A champion for special operation and realistic combat training, General Patterson played an integral role in modernizing Air Force Special Operation and Combat Rescue. As military airlift command's {MAC] o0n - scene commander for airlift forces, he . . . Map (db m184328) HM
228 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Major Gen James I. "Bagger' Baginiski18 February 1932 - 23 September 2013 — Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 2005 —
On Main Street, 0.1 miles Symington Drive, on the right when traveling east.
In his 30 years in the Air Force (1954-1984), he served in a variety of leadership roles, from Commander 374th tactical airlift wing to HQ Military Airlift command Deputy Chief of Staff, for operation and personnel. He had a direct, pervasive and . . . Map (db m184474) HM
229 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Major General Paul L. WilliamsApril 16, 1894 - March 3, 1968 — Hall of Fame Inductee - 2017 —
On Main Street west of B Street, on the right when traveling west.
General Williams was one of the Air Force's most experienced airborne tacticians. He was awarded his pilot wings in Feb 1918 and served in pursuit bomber and training squadrons, during WWII, he planned the employment of air transport squadrons . . . Map (db m177204) HM WM
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230 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — MSGT Roy W. Hooe(1892 - 1973) — Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 2001 —
On Main Street just east of Symington Drive, on the left when traveling east.
An aviation pioneer of huge historical statue, he served as aircraft mechanic for Billy Mitchell during aerial gunnery and bombing test in 1921; Charles Lindberg for the "Sprit of St. Louis" Goodwill Mission to Mexico City in 1927; and Carl Spaatz . . . Map (db m183923) HM WM
231 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Nancy Harkness Love1914 - 1976 — Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 1996 —
On Main Street just east of Symington Drive, on the right when traveling east.
An aviation pioneer, she earned her pilots license in 1930 at the age of 16 and her air transport rating in 1933. In 1942 she was instrumental in establishing under Air Transport Command (ATC), the women's auxiliary ferrying squadron, a predecessor . . . Map (db m183959) HM
232 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Pioneers of Aerial RefuelingAirlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 2009
On Main Street just east of Symington Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Two aviation events during the 1920s had a significant impact on air mobility. During June 1923 U.S. Army Air Service aviators flew two Dehavilland DH-4 aircraft on four missions designed to prove the viability of air-to-air refueling. The first . . . Map (db m184730) HM
233 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Pioneers of Aerial RefuelingAirlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 2009
On Main Street close to Symington Drive, on the left when traveling east.
The second significant air refueling event occurred January 1 - 7, 1929, with the flight of the Qfuestion Mark, The Question Mark a U. S. Army Air Corps Fokker C- 2A Aircraft and two Douglas C-1 aircraft took to the skies to prove that aircraft . . . Map (db m184742) HM
234 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Scott's main Gate1940 - 1976
On Scott Drive at Heritage Drive, on the right when traveling north on Scott Drive.
Built during Scott Field pre-WWII expansion period. It was removed from service in 1976, following the completion of the Illinois Highway 158 bypass. With the addition of two new gates, Scott AFB became a closed installation and the old Highway 158 . . . Map (db m183216) HM
235 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Sergeant William H. Pitsenbarger(1944 - 1966) — Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 2012 —
On Main Street just east of Symington Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Sergeant William Pitsenbarger exemplified the highest professional standard and traditions of military service. In 1965, he was assigned as a para rescue crew member to DET 6, 38th Air Rescue and recovery squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, Vietnam. He . . . Map (db m183924) HM WM
236 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Sgt John L. Levitow(1945 - 2000) — Airlift/Tanker Hall of Fame Inductee - 1998 —
On Main Street just east of Symington Drive, on the right when traveling east.
He received The Medal of Honor for his selfless heroism on the night of 24 February 1969 while serving as loadmaster on an AC-47 gun ship over Long Binh, South Vietnam an enemy 82-MM motor shell landed on top of the gunship right wing, exploding . . . Map (db m183926) HM WM
237 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Sir Alan Cobham, KBE, AFC6 May 1894 - 21 Oct. 1973 — Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame - 2016 —
On Main Street just east of Symington Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Sir Alan was an aviator pioneer and a significant contributor to air mobility through his historic aerial refueling experiments. He earned his pilot wings with the RAF during World War I. Following the war, he became the first aviator to . . . Map (db m184507) HM
238 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — South East Asia Memorial
On POW-MIA Drive north of Heritage Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the freedom of those Americans missing and held captive in South East Asia. Planted on the State of Illinois Day of Concern for POW's and MIA's.Map (db m224111) WM
239 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — Team Scott 9/11 Memorial
On Main Street at Symington Drive, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
A genuine steel beam from the ruins of the World Trade center rests atop a replica of the twin towers, made of brushed steel in the same style as the fallen towers, soil from the State of Pennsylvania the Pentagon shaped planter constructed of . . . Map (db m183261) HM WM
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240 Illinois, St. Clair County, Scott Air Force Base — The Airlift / Tanker Association
On Main Street, 0.2 miles east of Symington Drive, on the left when traveling east.
The heritage of the Airlift/Tanker Association began when members of the 834th Air Division held their first reunion in Las Vegas Nevada in the summer of 1969. The purpose of this first gathering was to maintain the bonds of brotherhood and . . . Map (db m183814) HM WM
241 Illinois, St. Clair County, Shiloh — Die Lateiner von Shiloh Tal
On S Main St at Shiloh Station Rd., on the left when traveling west on S Main St.
Anton Schott A doctor of philosophy and religion, Schott was a history professor before coming to the United States and settling in Shiloh Valley. His love of reading and learning inspired him to create the German Library Association of St. . . . Map (db m187825) HM
242 Illinois, St. Clair County, Shiloh — The 1st Illinois Freedom Rock
On South Main Street at Shiloh Station Road, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street.
Honoring those who served Shiloh, Illinois Frank S. Scott Adolph Engelmann Wilbur F. Moore Ulysses S. GrantMap (db m187759) WM
243 Illinois, St. Clair County, Shiloh, Shiloh Valley Township — Confirmed UFO Sighting
On Lebanon Avenue (County Route 2) east of North Green Mount Road, on the right when traveling east.
On January 5th, 2000 at 4:23 a.m. Shiloh Police Officer David Martin reported a floating object with 3 bright lights in the sky above Shiloh. Other witnesses said the UFO floated slowly and had no engine noise. Lebanon, Shiloh, Millstadt and Dupo . . . Map (db m224145) HM
244 Illinois, St. Clair County, Shiloh, Shiloh Valley Township — Shiloh
On Lebanon Avenue (County Route 2) east of North Green Mount Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Village of Shiloh was originally called "Three Springs" because of three nearby natural occurring springs. The Tamoroa Indians often camped near the springs for a source of water. Folklore from around 1785 mentions the Indians seeing a "Hairy . . . Map (db m224149) HM
245 Illinois, St. Clair County, Shiloh, Shiloh Valley Township — The Clydesdale Horse
On Lebanon Avenue (County Route 2) east of North Green Mount Road, on the right when traveling east.
Clydesdales were developed in the valley of the River Clyde in Scotland. Originally used as a work horse, the Clydesdale has become a very popular parade horse. A typical Clydesdale stands 16.2 hands high and weighs anywhere between 1600-2200 . . . Map (db m224150) HM
246 Illinois, St. Clair County, Shiloh, Shiloh Valley Township — War Memorial
On South Main Street (County Route 2) at Circle Street, on the right when traveling east on South Main Street.
To the memory of the boys from Shiloh and Shiloh Valley Township who made the supreme sacrifice in all wars "They shall not have died in vain"Map (db m224143) WM
247 Illinois, St. Clair County, Shiloh, Shiloh Valley Township — Yorktown Bicentennial1781-1981
On South Main Street (County Route 2) at Church Street, on the right when traveling east on South Main Street.
The end of the American Revolution brought a surge of settlers to the Illinois Country. To meet their spiritual needs the Shiloh Log Chapel was erected on this site in 1807. This hallowed ground became the final resting place for the brave . . . Map (db m224144) HM
248 Illinois, St. Clair County, Smithton — In Memory of All American Veterans
On South Main Street (Illinois Route 159) 0.1 miles south of Cletus Street, on the right when traveling south.
This memorial honors all American Veterans who , although separated by generations, shared a common, undeniable goal-to valiantly protect our country's freedom. Let it stand as a constant reminder from a grateful nation - they will not be . . . Map (db m169919) WM
249 Illinois, St. Clair County, Smithton — Roll of Honor
On South Main Street (Illinois Route 159) just south of Mill Street, on the right when traveling south.
Prairie Du-Long Township Roll of Honor Soldiers and Sailors 1919 Priv. William Birkner • Sergt. Robert Brielmier • Corp. Edwin Brielmier • Corp. Clemence Brielmier • Priv. Ben Brielmier • Priv. Edward Bretch • Priv. Edward . . . Map (db m172501) WM
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250 Illinois, St. Clair County, St. Libory — Veterans Memorial
On Illinois Route 15, 0.1 miles east of Kleefeld Lane, on the right when traveling east.
Lets us hold in honored memory those who gave their lives, and those who have served their Country that mankind may hope for a better World.Map (db m170696) WM
251 Illinois, St. Clair County, St. Libory — Wennerman Park Veterans Memorial
On Rose Ln., 0.3 miles south of Barnswallow Road, on the right when traveling north.
This memorial was constructed for all who served our country.Map (db m190697) WM
252 Illinois, St. Clair County, State Park Place — Mound 50
On Ramey Street just south of Collinsville Road, on the right when traveling south.
Narrow test trenches were dug into the south and east sides of Mound 50 that showed this was a low, dome-shaped mound built in at least two stages and probably dates to the 1200s. Several large pits were dug into it and at least two large posts . . . Map (db m161396) HM
253 Illinois, St. Clair County, State Park Place — Mound 51
On Ramey Street just south of Collinsville Road, on the right when traveling south.
Mound 51, or Persimmon Mound, was an oval platform mound. It has been reconstructed since the original mound was sold for fill by a former owner. Excavations done when the mound was being leveled identified a couple building stages, some hearths and . . . Map (db m161395) HM
254 Illinois, St. Clair County, Summerfield — Summerfield Cemetery
On Summerfield South Road (County Route 50) south of Oak Grove School Road, on the right when traveling south.
Here lie the mortal remains of many Mennonite pioneers who left their homes in Europe in search of a place to live and worship as their non-violent faith directed. In the 1840's the first families settled in this area, engaging in farming and . . . Map (db m190713) HM
255 Illinois, St. Clair County, Summerfield, Lebanon Township — Friedrich Franz Karl Hecker(1811-1881)
On Mitchell Street north of East Looking Glass Street, on the right when traveling north.
Born in Angelbachtal, Baden-Wurttemberg in present-day Germany, Hecker studied law at the University of Heidelberg. Hecker was one of the leaders who championed for democratic reforms in the 1848 uprisings in Germany. Like many other . . . Map (db m228249) HM
256 Illinois, St. Clair County, Swansea — In Honor of all who Served During the Korean War
On Caseyville Avenue at Miller Ln., on the left when traveling north on Caseyville Avenue.
In honor of all who served during the Korean War 25 June 1950 - 27 July 1953 United States Casualties 54,268 Dead 103,284 Wounded 8,177 Missing 7,140 POW "Freedom is not free" Map (db m190073) WM
257 Illinois, St. Clair County, Swansea — Memorial to Veterans of all Wars
On Caseyville Avenue, 0.2 miles south of Miller Ln., on the left when traveling north.
Memorial to veterans of all warsMap (db m190072) WM
258 Michigan, St. Clair County, Algonac — Christopher Columbus Smith / Garfield A. "Gar" Wood
On St. Clair River Drive (State Highway 29) at Columbia Street, on the right when traveling north on St. Clair River Drive.
Christopher Columbus Smith 1861 - 1939 created the sport of motor-boating in 1893 by installing a motor in a wooden boat and launching it in the St. Clair River at Algonac — three years before Henry Ford installed one in the first . . . Map (db m123945) HM
259 Michigan, St. Clair County, Algonac — L711 — Clay Township Library
On St. Clair River Road (State Highway 29) at Clay Street, on the right when traveling north on St. Clair River Road.
This Greek Revival home was built by Charles H. Beers around 1849. In 1914 it became the home and office of Dr. Walter E. Bostwick, who died in 1943. His widow, Cordella Sheill Bostwick, lived in the house until her death in 1948. In 1949 the . . . Map (db m123876) HM
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260 Michigan, St. Clair County, Algonac — S124 — Saint Andrew's Parish / Saint Andrew's Church
On St. Clair River Road (State Highway 29) at Clay Street, on the right when traveling north on St. Clair River Road.
Saint Andrew's Parish Beginning in 1845 the Reverend Andrew Jamieson, an Anglican missionary, served Saint John the Baptist Church on nearby Walpole Island, Ontario. In the early 1860s, Jamieson (1814-1885) established a mission in Algonac. . . . Map (db m123873) HM
261 Michigan, St. Clair County, Algonac — St. Clair River Habitat RestorationMarine City Drain Habitat Restoration
The St. Clair River is part of the connecting channels between Lake Huron and Lake Erie. It is a 40 mile strait that flows south from Lake Huron to Lake St. Clair. The river serves as a navigational passage as well as an ecosystem for a great . . . Map (db m124058) HM
262 Michigan, St. Clair County, Algonac — St. Clair River Habitat RestorationCottrellville Township Shoreline
On North River Road (State Highway 29) 0.1 miles south of Roberts Road, on the right when traveling north.
The St. Clair River is part of the connecting channels between Lake Huron and Lake Erie. It is a 40 mile strait that flows south from Lake Huron to Lake St. Clair. The river serves as a navigational passage as well as an ecosystem for a great . . . Map (db m124059) HM
263 Michigan, St. Clair County, Algonac — S537 — Water Speed Capital
On St. Clair River Drive (State Highway 29) north of Columbia Street, on the right when traveling north.
For more than a century, Algonac has played a leading role in ship building, from sailing cargo ships to large pleasure craft, racing boats and World War II landing craft. Between 1921 and 1932 Christopher Smith and Gar Wood built ten Miss . . . Map (db m123847) HM
264 Michigan, St. Clair County, Algonac, Pearl Beach — Algonac Civil War / Vietnam Memorial
On St. Clair River Drive (Michigan Route 29) near Clay Street, on the right when traveling north.
Erected 1905 in memory of the soldiers and sailors 1861 to 1865 St. Clair County KIA Vietnam John Frederick Anthony• John J Bailey• George Patrick Barrett• William Thomas Bass Jr• Robert Louis Bauer• Robert Joseph Bawal• Raymond . . . Map (db m217775) WM
265 Michigan, St. Clair County, Allenton — L1223 — Almont Society of the New Church
On Cameron Road at Tubspring Road, on the right when traveling north on Cameron Road.
Scottish immigrants from Glasgow settled in Berlin Township in 1841. Ten years later, twenty-four of them founded the Almont Society of the New Church. They followed the teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-17720), a Swedish mathematician, . . . Map (db m155039) HM
266 Michigan, St. Clair County, Anchorville — L2310 — Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mary
On Church Road at Dixie Highway (State Highway 29), on the right when traveling north on Church Road.
Side 1 In the 1830s, numerous Catholic settlers immigrated to the Anchor Bay area. Having no formal church, the settlers were intermittently pastored by missionary clergymen. In 1847, Etienne (Stephen) Rose and his two sons constructed a . . . Map (db m152884) HM
267 Michigan, St. Clair County, Anchorville — Paul Torney and Michigan Historical Markers
On Church Road at Dixie Highway (State Highway 29), on the left when traveling south on Church Road.
In grateful appreciation of our Parish Historian, Paul Torney, who through long hours of research and dedication, with help and support from his wife Shannon and working with Father Joe Esper, Gail Zabowski and Cemetery Director Robert . . . Map (db m166257) HM
268 Michigan, St. Clair County, Anchorville — L2316 — Sacred Heart Cemetery
On Church Road, 0.3 miles north of Dixie Highway (State Highway 29), on the left when traveling north.
Led by Bishop John Samuel Foley, the Diocese of Detroit purchased this land from Ephise Rosset in February 1914. The property became a new burial ground for Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mary after the church's first cemetery, St. . . . Map (db m155896) HM
269 Michigan, St. Clair County, Anchorville, Ira Township — Sacred Heart Cemetery Veterans Memorial
On Church Road, 0.3 miles north of Dixie Highway (Michigan Route 29), on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated to the memory of all veteransMap (db m217694) WM
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270 Michigan, St. Clair County, Anchorville, Ira Township — L2295 — St. Mary's Cemetery
On Church Road, 0.3 miles north of Dixie Highway (State Highway 29), on the right when traveling north.
In 1830 Etienne (Stephen) and Mary Rose arrived in Detroit from Montreal. They settled with their children near here. Rose and his sons supported the family by cutting and selling wood at fifty cents a cord. In 1840 the Roses bought about . . . Map (db m155892) HM
271 Michigan, St. Clair County, Capac — L2292 — Capac's Early Railroad Depots/The Fourth Capac Depot
On Kempf Court east of North Lester Street, on the left when traveling east.
Capac's Early Railroad Depots In 1870 the Port Huron and Lake Michigan Railroad Company, later the Grand Trunk Railroad, opened a rail line and depot in Capac. Judge Dewitt C. Walker, Capac's founder, later recalled that "the shrill noise . . . Map (db m155045) HM
272 Michigan, St. Clair County, Capac — Soldiers and Sailors Boulder
On North Main Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
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273 Michigan, St. Clair County, Capac — The Old School Bell
On North Neeper Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on North Neeper Street.
In 1866 this bell was mounted on the first school located on the northwest corner of East Church St. and Walker St. In 1879 the bell was removed to the three story brick school on this site. It was used until 1932. Restored the year of Capac . . . Map (db m179793) HM
274 Michigan, St. Clair County, Clay Township, Ira Township — Ira Township Veterans Memorial
On Short Cut Road near Meldrum Road, on the right when traveling east.
Ira Township Veterans "In memory of those who served" Morris Ray Latour • Stanley Chodacki • Fred Finedell • Bernard David • Norman Spens • Donald Claeys • Stephen Lord • James ThibaultMap (db m217696) WM
275 Michigan, St. Clair County, Clay Township, Pearl Beach — L805 — Colony Tower
On Dyke Road (State Highway 29) at Colony Drive, on the right when traveling south on Dyke Road.
Built in 1925 by the Chicago Bridge and Iron Works, this steel-framed water tower was the main water supplier for "The Colony on the Ste. Claire" — a secluded residential community established in Clay Township during the 1920s. The Colony . . . Map (db m152071) HM
276 Michigan, St. Clair County, Clay Township, Pearl Beach — St. John's Marsh Project
On Pointe Tremble Road (Michigan Route 29) at Willow Court, on the right when traveling west on Pointe Tremble Road.
At this site April 1977 The Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources purchased the first 45 acres of the St. John's Marsh Project. The money was raised by the Lake St. Clair Advisory Committee and given to the state for the purchase. Two time . . . Map (db m213949) HM
277 Michigan, St. Clair County, East China, St. Clair Township — East China Township Revolutionary War Memorial
On River Road (State Highway 29) at Recor Road, on the right when traveling north on River Road.
U. S. A. 1776 1976Map (db m218026) WM
278 Michigan, St. Clair County, East China, St. Clair Township — East China Vietnam Memorial
On River Road (State Highway 29) near Recor Road, on the right when traveling north.
In commemoration of those who served in the Vietnam WarMap (db m218353) WM
279 Michigan, St. Clair County, Emmett — L2131 — Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish / John F. Farrell
On Main Street (State Highway 19) 1 mile north of Interstate 69, on the right when traveling north.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Father Lawrence Kilroy established Catholic churches throughout St. Clair County during the early nineteenth century. In Kenockee he founded a cemetery and the "log church," the precursor of Our Lady of Mount . . . Map (db m155047) HM
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280 Michigan, St. Clair County, Fort Gratiot — L2219 — Lake Huron Water Supply Project / Tunnel ExplosionRegistered Michigan Historic Site
On Park Road east of Michigan Highway 25, in the median.
Lake Huron Water Supply Project In 1968, to serve the water needs of a growing population, the Detroit Metro Water Department began work on the Lake Huron Water Supply Project. This massive feat involved erecting a submerged intake crib . . . Map (db m88947) HM
281 Michigan, St. Clair County, Fort Gratiot — The 1971 Water Tunnel Explosion Memorial
On Park Road east of Michigan Highway 25, in the median.

Side 1
This Memorial is dedicated in the memory of:
Manuel AbastaRomualdo Alvarez
James BeesleyRoswell Brown
Keith VernerGerald . . . Map (db m91765)
282 Michigan, St. Clair County, Fort Gratiot — What Lies Beneath
On the park road, in the median.
With the metro Detrolit area growing, a new Lake Huron water intake and treatment plant was needed to serve both the Detroit and Flint areas. In 1968, the Detroit Metro Water Department began a massive $125 million project of digging a water . . . Map (db m235474) HM
283 Michigan, St. Clair County, Goodells — L1983 — Wales Township Hall
On Wales Center Road south of Lambs Road, on the left when traveling south.
The state legislature set off Wales Township from Clyde Township on March 27, 1841. It was considered one of the finest agricultural districts in St. Clair County. In 1889 citizens voted to build a town hall. On November 8, 1890, the township board . . . Map (db m154892) HM
284 Michigan, St. Clair County, Harsens Island — 631 — Harsen House
On Golf Course Road at Cottage Lane, on the right when traveling south on Golf Course Road.
This house belonged to the family of Jacob Harsen. A gunsmith and fur trader who arrived here about 1778, Harsen was the first white settler on the island. On this site he built a log home which was destroyed by a gunpowder explosion. The . . . Map (db m233527) HM
285 Michigan, St. Clair County, Harsens Island — 2128 — Stewart Farm / Memoir of Aura Stewart
On Stewart Road west of Columbine Road (Michigan Route 154), on the left when traveling west.
Stewart Farm. This is likely the oldest farm complex on Harsens Island. Harvey Stewart, a brewery and distillery owner from New York State, came to the Michigan Territory in 1810. He served as a guide and messenger to General William . . . Map (db m233529) HM
286 Michigan, St. Clair County, Marine City — New Orleans Anchor
On South Main Street at East St. Clair Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
Anchor from the steamer New Orleans built in Marine City, Michigan 1885. Sunk in Thunder Bay by the steamer William Linn 1906. Recovered by Jack Thompson 1973. Donated by Jack Thompson 1985Map (db m217803) HM
287 Michigan, St. Clair County, Marine City — Protector Rudder
On North Main Street (State Highway 29) at Broadway Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Rudder of the tug Protector U.S. 170400 139.4 X 30.6 X 15.4 409 tons Last major wooden vessel built in Marine City Sydney C. McLouth Shipyard 1919Map (db m218019) HM
288 Michigan, St. Clair County, Marine City — Anchor Bay Anchor
On South Main Street at East St. Clair Street, on the right when traveling east on South Main Street.
Ship's anchor ca. 1880 found in Anchor Bay. Near the shipping channel. Found and donated by: Jason GirardMap (db m217811) HM
289 Michigan, St. Clair County, Marine City — City Hall of Marine City
On Broadway Street at North Main Street (Michigan Highway 29), on the right when traveling west on Broadway Street.
City Hall of Marine City was placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior in 1982. Constructed in 1884, it was designed by the noted architectural firm of George Dewitt Mason and Zachariah . . . Map (db m218015) HM
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290 Michigan, St. Clair County, Marine City — L2197 — David and Laura Lester House
On South Main Street at East St. Clair Street on South Main Street.
This house was likely built in stages between around 1855 and 1885 and reflects the prominence of David and Laura Rice Lester. David Lester (1823-1890), a shipbuilder, a ship owner, and a salt producer, played a key role in Marine City's economic . . . Map (db m41189) HM
291 Michigan, St. Clair County, Marine City — L1833 — East China Fractional District No. 2 School
On Meisner Road, 0.3 miles west of River Road (Michigan Highway 29), on the right when traveling west.
East China Township was set off from China Township in 1859. In 1868 Harriet J. Comstock, an heir of pioneer Andrew J. Westbrook, sold a parcel of land to School District No. 2. A frame school, built on the site prior to 1853, was replaced by this . . . Map (db m169599) HM
292 Michigan, St. Clair County, Marine City — Emily Ward Academy Bell
On South Main Street at East St. Clair Street, on the right when traveling east on South Main Street.
Bell from the bell tower of the Emily Ward Academy. Academy started 1845. Building built 1847 by Eber Brock Ward. Donated by: Carroll BrownMap (db m217807) HM
293 Michigan, St. Clair County, Marine City — Freighter Propeller
On South Water Street (Michigan Route 29) near Bridge Street, on the right when traveling north.
Freighter propeller recovered from St. Clair River north of Marine City by divers Fred Dufty, Leo Dupuis, Terry Lisk and John Trevaskis.Map (db m217794) HM
294 Michigan, St. Clair County, Marine City — L1969 — Greenwood Cemetery
Near Pleasant Street north of Westminster Street, on the left when traveling north.
In 1856 Detroiters Eber Brock and Mary Ward deeded approximately one and one-half acres of land along the Belle River to establish Greenwood Cemetery. As a result of several additions, the burial ground comprised 14.2 acres by 1922. Renamed Woodlawn . . . Map (db m176823) HM
295 Michigan, St. Clair County, Marine City — Heritage Square Historic District
On Broadway Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Broadway Street.
City Hall of Marine City was built in 1884 designed by the firm of George Dewitt Mason and Zachariah Rice, Detroit. Mason, principal designer, chose to reflect a style popularized by the Boston architect Henry Hobson Richardson and now known as . . . Map (db m123788) HM
296 Michigan, St. Clair County, Marine City — L0546 — Holy Cross Parish
On South Water Street south of Bridge Street, on the right when traveling south.
Father Gabriel Richard received this triangular plot of land by way of a grant from President John Quincy Adams on April 1, 1825. This area, known as Catholic Point, contains, among other buildings a church, a rectory, a convent, the former high . . . Map (db m41196) HM
297 Michigan, St. Clair County, Marine City — L461 — Marine City
On North Main Street at Broadway Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
Built in 1884 at a cost of $12,300, this edifice has served continuously as the seat of local government. Marine City was incorporated as the village of Marine in 1865. It became Marine City in 1867. The first village president was David Lester, a . . . Map (db m123786) HM
298 Michigan, St. Clair County, Marine City — Marine City High School Bell
On Broadway Street near South Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Bell from Marine City High School Built in 1898 Erected for the people of Marine City Map (db m217813) HM
299 Michigan, St. Clair County, Marine City — Marine City World War I Memorial
On North Main Street (State Highway 29) at Broadway Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
Dedicated by the labor organizations to those Honored Patriots of Marine City who fell in the -1914- World--War -1919- ★ Henry Bashore ★ Wm. C. Sharp ★ Emil Hund ★ Wm. Regan ★ Wm. LawrenceMap (db m218011) WM
300 Michigan, St. Clair County, Marine City — L0683 — Newport Academy
On South Main Street at East St Clair Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
Emily Ward established the Newport Academy about 1845 to provide educational opportunities for area children. Miss Ward was a niece of Samuel Ward, the founder of Newport (now Marine City), and the sister of Eber Brock Ward, a shipping magnate and . . . Map (db m41199) HM

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