Seatonville in Bureau County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Isam W. Seaton (1823-1903) and James H. Seaton (1828-1913)
Photographed By Charles T. Harrell, June 27, 2011
1. Isam W. Seaton (1823-1903) and James H. Seaton (1828-1913) Marker
Inscription.
Isam W. Seaton (1823-1903) and James H. Seaton (1828-1913). . In memory of Bureau County Pioneers. Sunk the first third Vein Coal mine in Hall Township in 1879. Sold in 1888 to C.W. and V. Coal Co. Mine closed in 1913. The town of Seatonville located on land owned by Seaton Brothers was named for them. This plaque placed by descendents of J.H. Seaton, 1970.
In memory of Bureau County Pioneers. Sunk the first third Vein Coal mine in Hall Township in 1879. Sold in 1888 to C.W. & V. Coal Co. Mine closed in 1913. The town of Seatonville located on land owned by Seaton Brothers was named for them. This plaque placed by descendents of J.H. Seaton, 1970.
Location. 41° 21.867′ N, 89° 16.503′ W. Marker is in Seatonville, Illinois, in Bureau County. Marker is on Princeton Street (U.S. 6) near East Street, on the right when traveling west. On corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Seatonville IL 61359, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The wind under our wings. Our Strength-Our Rock-Our Brother. Thank you Richard, your spirit will remain with us forever. Love, the five of us.
Photographed By Charles T. Harrell, June 27, 2011
3. Raymond N. Barto Plaque
Dedicated to Raymond N. Barto, March 15, 1911, July 16, 1970. Ray was many things to many people--This park is dedicated to him simply because he was our friend.
Photographed By Charles T. Harrell, June 27, 2011
4. Boys from Seatonville Plaque
In memory of the boys from Seatonville who gave their lives in the service of their country. Harry R. Glover (10-1-44), William “Woody” Grotti (11-13-44), Harold Joseph Lucas (12-18-44).
Photographed By Charles T. Harrell, June 27, 2011
5. Ray Barto Memorial Park
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