Illinois Central - 100 Years - Owensboro, KY
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N 37° 46.478 W 087° 06.795
16S E 490026 N 4180816
This centennial commemoration of the Illinois Central is on the northwest corner of the Daviess County Courthouse Square - in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Waymark Code: WM186A9
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 06/07/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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This small monument commemorates the 100th anniversary of the "Main Line of America" - the Illinois Central. You'll find it on the northwest corner of the Daviess County Courthouse Square, right in front of the bell. The monument is comprised of two copper plaques that have tarnished to an attractive turquoise, set in a small boulder.
Anniversary Year: 1951

Year of Event, Organization or Occurance: 1851

Address:
212 St Ann Street
Owensboro, KY USA
42303


Website: Not listed

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