Fell Park - Pontiac, IL - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

This 2.3 acre park is located across the street from Pontiac's train depot.
A Looking For Lincoln historical marker at the site informs us:

"Lincoln’s good friend Jesse Fell had more to do with shaping early events in Livingston County and Pontiac than any other man. He named the county and, in 1837, was instrumental in having the county seat located here. He named the town “Pontiac,” in honor of the distinguished Indian Chief, when asked by the town’s first settler and proprietor to draft a petition for a post office. City Park was donated to Pontiac by Fell in his first addition to Pontiac. It later was renamed Fell Park in his honor. It is thought Fell named the street on the park’s east side “Court,” thinking the courthouse might eventually be moved to the park site."

The park has a playground, a skate park,a basketball court, a gazebo and two Looking For Lincoln Historical Markers.

Name: Fell Park Street Location: 200 North Vermillion Street Local Municipality: Pontiac State/Province, etc.: IL Country: USA Web Site: [Web Link] Memorial/Commemoration: two Looking For Lincoln Historical Markers Date Established: c. 1837 Picnic Facilities: gazebo Recreational Facilities: basketball court, playground, a skate park Monuments/Statues: Not listed Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed Fountains: Not listed Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed Special Events: Not listed Traditional Geocaches: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
One photo of the park that is a different view from the one on the page, and give the date and description your visit.

Add any additional information that you may have about this park. A GPSr photo is NOT required.

Recent Visits/Logs:

Date Logged Log   06/13/2011 Metro2 visited it