Harrisburg, Illinois
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 37° 44.339 W 088° 32.348
16S E 364386 N 4177970
Harrisburg, Illinois was named for an early settler,
Waymark Code: WM6G1K
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
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Harrisburg

James A. Harris moved to this area in the 1820's and established a sawmill and bule barn near the present corner of Vine and Church Streets.  Harris, John Cain, Johan Pankey and James Yardal donated land for the town site, platted in 1853.  The area was known as "Crusoe's Island" because it resembled an island during the frequent floods of the time.  The first business was a grocery store built of logs, operated by James Feazel, located south of the city square on what is now Poplar Street.  The county seat officially moved from Raleigh to Harrisburg in 1859

Year it was dedicated: 1853

Location of Coordinates: In front of Harrisburg City Hall

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Type of place/structure you are waymarking: City
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