Wild Bill Hickok Memorial, Bronze sculpture in Troy Grove, Illinois, US.
The Wild Bill Hickok Memorial features a commemorative bronze bust positioned at the intersection of Main and Ottawa Streets in Troy Grove.
The memorial, dedicated in 1929, stands at the birthplace of James Butler Hickok, who served as a scout and spy during the American Civil War.
The monument pays tribute to a notable figure of the American frontier who influenced Western culture through his roles as lawman and gunfighter.
Located one block south of US-52, the memorial site remains accessible throughout the year and includes informational plaques about Hickok's life.
The bronze memorial occupies the exact location where Hickok's childhood home once stood, marking the starting point of his remarkable frontier journey.
Location: Troy Grove
Inception: 1929
Made from material: bronze
Website: http://illinoishistory.gov/hs/bill_hickok.htm
GPS coordinates: 41.46610,-89.08360
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:36
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