Henry (Illinois) Honor Roll

Historical marker location:

Henry, Illinois

( Memorial is at the intersection of 3rd Street (Illinois Route 18) and Main Street, on the right when traveling east on 3rd Street.)

The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 was one of the most devastating fires in U.S. history. The fire destroyed much of the city, including over 17,000 buildings and left more than 100,000 people homeless. The fire started in a barn owned by Patrick and Catherine O'Leary, but the cause of the fire is still debated to this day.