Theodor Erasmus Hilgard

Historical marker location:

23 Public Square, Belleville, Illinois

( Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and North Illinois Street (Illinois Route 159), on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.)

Marker installed: 2020

1790-1873. Democracy Advocate, West Belleville Developer.

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