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Kaneland John Shields Elementary School was constructed in 1997-1998 on the site of the previous Sugar Grove Elementary School. The School is located at 85 South Main Street, Sugar Grove, Illinois.

Events surrounding Boy Scout Troop 41 appeared in the Sugar Grove News during its publication in the 1970s.

The Bank of Sugar Grove was located on Route 47 and Cross Street. Later the building became Old Second Bank.

Shaw Media ran an article about efforts of volunteers and donors to decorate the annual Sugar Grove Holiday Tree entitled, “Volunteers keep Sugar Grove Christmas tree lit another year” by Chris Walker on November 28, 2016.

In the article, Chris…

The Old Hotel was built in 1879 after Uncle Tom's Cabin burned down. On May 11, 1989, Sugar Grove held an event at the Old Hotel, which was 112 years old at the time: "Celebrate Your Heritage". The Old Hotel was located on the northwest corner of…

Handwritten note:

Main St. looking North.
Track Railroad - Right side of picture
Miller's Store - Right side of picture

Handwritten Note:

Looking North Main St.
Railroad Station
Miller's Store / Pool Hall
John Trott Feed Store

Located just north of Cooper's Hall and Blacksmith Shop.

Plaque commemorating the Serviceman of Korean War and Vietnam War from Sugar Grove Township,. Presented by Sugar Grove American Legion Post 1271. The plaque is displayed inside Sugar Grove Community Building.

ENGRAVING READS:

Men of Sugar…

Sign mounted on flag pole reads:

U.S. SERVICE LIST
SUGAR GROVE TOWNSHIP

(Names are not fully discernible from photograph.)

George Alexander
Lyle Bolster
August B (?)
Neal Calkins
Rodney Calkins
Forrest Clever
Edwin Dugan
Frances…