Chandler Park North Entrance - 1929 - Macomb, IL
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"On January 25, 1843, a boy born to Colonel Charles Chandler and Mrs. Sarah K. Chandler was named Charles Vilasco Chandler, later known as C. V. He became one of the most prominent citizens in the history of Macomb, Illinois." - Mark Carlson
Waymark Code: WMVV9G
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2017
Views: 2
County of structure: McDonough County
Location of structure: Calhoun St. (US-67/136), north entrance to park, Macomb
Arch built: 1929
There are two plaques [see text below] on this structure built as the North Entrance to the park and to honor C.V. Chandler.
The park was created in 1879, and the arch in 1929.
Year built or dedicated as indicated on the structure or plaque: 1929
Full Inscription (unless noted above):
CHANDLER PARK
A Generous Gift of
C. V. CHANDLER
To the City of Macomb for
the free use and enjoyment
of the People among whom
he lived so long and loved so well
1879
Erected by his many friends
1929
In
Grateful Appreciation of
C. V. CHANDLER
Adjutant, 78th Illinois
Volunteer Infantry
Soldier, citizen, hero
Whose Predominant
Personality and noble
Generosity contributed so
Much to the public welfare
of this city, county
and state
1929
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