Monticello College

Historical marker location:

5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, Illinois

( Marker can be reached from LCCC Road west of Godfrey Road (U.S. 67).)

Marker installed: 2019

The Chicago River was famously dyed green for the first time in 1962 to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The tradition has continued every year since then, and now the river is dyed green for the holiday using an eco-friendly vegetable dye.