Robert Pilcher - Joliet, IL
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cldisme
N 41° 31.961 W 088° 01.415
16T E 414611 N 4598398
A statue commmemorates the accomplishments of Robert Pilcher who donated the land which became Pilcher Park.
Waymark Code: WM7VF4
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 12/07/2009
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A statue honoring Robert Pilcher graces the western main entrance to the large arboreal park which takes his name. The etched pedestal reads:
ROBERT PILCHER
Sturdy Pioneer
Loyal Citizen
Lover of Nature
And His Fellowmen
A Dreamer Whose Dream Held
Donor
With His Family
of
Pilcher Arboretum
July 31, 1920
When the park opened to the public in 1920, equestian trails, footpaths and one-way drive were wildly popular allowing visitors to escape among the trees. These trails are still popular today - especially to geocachers.
One major addition to Pilcher Park is a
Nature Center where children (and adults) can ask questions and get a close-up look (
but don't touch!) of various animals that can be found in the adjoining woods.