Prairie Land
The vast prairies of Illinois intimidated the frontier settlers that arrived here in the early 1800's. Pioneers worried about horrendous grass fires, bitter winter winds, scarcity of water, and deadly fumes seeping from the ground. The early settlers gradually learned, however, that the prairie soil was safe and highly fertile. With the advent of the steel plow and the use of clay drainage tile, the prairies became prized land for agriculture. Today's farmers continue to produce abundant grain crops on the Illinois prairie.
Marker is at the intersection of Illinois Route 123 and Illinois Route 97 on State Route 123.
Courtesy hmdb.org
