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  • Collection: Parks & Forest Preserves

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From "Sugar Grove, Illinois 1834 - 1984" by Ruth Frantz and Frank Damon:

"Spring of 1834 - Black Swamp, Ohio, six men happened to make camp together: Asa McDole from Chemung County, New York; brothers James and Isaac Isbell; nephew Parmeno…

Sugar Grove Corn Boil celebrates long-storied history – Shaw Local.pdf
In a story about the Sugar Grove Corn Boil in 2017, The Kane Country Chronicle noted:

"In 1985, Ted McCannon and volunteers were able to build Volunteer Pavilion in Volunteer Park. This also resulted from the community working together, as…

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In a story about the Sugar Grove Corn Boil in 2017, The Kane Country Chronicle noted:

"In 1985, Ted McCannon and volunteers were able to build Volunteer Pavilion in Volunteer Park. This also resulted from the community working together, as donated…

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Photos courtesy of:

Fred Neiser,
Insurance Broker
PO Box 662, Sugar Grove, Illinois

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SUGAR GROVE VETERANS PARK
Engraved Pavers

Thomas F. Shevlin, US Army, Vietnam, 1965-1967

Hugh J. Shevlin, US Army, Died November 8, 1970 in Vietnam

Richard Gene Wormdahl, US Army, 196th Lt., Infantry Brigade. Born March 30, 1945. Died…

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SUGAR GROVE VETERANS PARK
Engraved Pavers

Earl Dean Kirk, World War II

Rick Johnson, US Army 1965-1968, 1 BN 68 Armor, Germany, Specialist 5

Wm. Lemke, World War II, Army

Glen Adkins, World War II, Army

Capt. David C. Johnson, US Air…

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SUGAR GROVE VETERANS PARK
Engraved Pavers

Joseph Didier, PFC, US Army, ETO Infantry, World War II

Theodore J. Lauzen, Captain, US Marine Corps

Hans Lauzen, Ensign, US Navy

Roy D. Lamb, US Army

Robert J. Beetham, Sargent,…

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SUGAR GROVE VETERANS PARK
Engraved Pavers

Earl Dean Kirk, World War II

Rick Johnson, US Army 1965-1968, 1 BN 68 Armor, Germany, Specialist 5

Wm. Lemke, World War II, Army

Glen Adkins, World War II, Army

Capt. David C. Johnson, US Air…

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Planter Boxes Built by Philip Rawers, Eagle Scout 2015

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Sauer Mound Forest Park from Harter Rd.

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Sauer Mound Forest Park,
Harter Rd. South of Lasher Rd.,
from Lasher Rd.

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Kenneth, Veryle, & Pat McGill,
Sugar Grove old Swimming Hole,
1950

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Kenneth McGill, Swimming Hole, Sugar Grove, 1950

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Me & Bro. Bud, Old Swimming Hole,
Sugar Grove Forest Preserve, 1950

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Kenneth McGill, Sugar Grove Swimming Hole

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From Hollmier's back yard, looking North into Bliss Woods Forest Preserve. The garden area is Jack & Kay Morleys. Also the old railroad track goes through there, which now is the Sugar Grove Bible Church driveway onto Bliss Rd.

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Looking South on Bliss Road. Campground on right side of street.
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