Governor Shadrach Bond

Historical marker location:

516 W Holmes St, Chester, Illinois

( Marker can be reached from West Holmes Street (Illinois Route 3) south of Bridge Bypass Road.)

Marker installed: 1979

1773-1832.

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.