Coal Miners Memorial Park
Marshall County, Illinois
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112 East Elm Street
Wenona, IL 61377 |
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Activities:
Trails (hiking) Season/Hours: unknown Dog Friendly: unknown Map(s) On Site and/or Online: Online: no On Site: no Parking: small parking lot Amenities: none Restrooms: no Trail Info Websites/Apps: no Cost: free admission Historical and/or Scientific Significance: historical Terrain/Views/Access: open grass space & trees General Description: memorial park on edge of small town OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: There is a very short (0.5-mile) out and back (or up and down) trail from the parking lot to the jumbo top. The trail is obvious from the parking lot and really feels like a narrow gravel road. We enjoyed the farmland, small town and windmill views from the top as well as the open space. The informational plaques at the base and top were great for helping us understand the jumbo's history and an inspiration for us to learn more. This was part of our wandering home bite-size adventure, The Jumbo Jaunt. |
Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Wenona Coal Miners Memorial Park Trail Unofficial Map (PDF) Wenona Coal Miners Memorial Park Trail Unofficial Map (JPG) More Information:
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/city-of-wenona-works-to-restore-piece-of-its-history-the-wenona-coal-company/ https://video.wtvp.org/video/moist-money-irritating-words-barrell-society-jumbos-tbh1qh/ (start at 15:45 mark) Managed by:
City of Wenona 815-853-4227 |
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