National Register of Historic Places

Stillman's Run Battle Site

Stillman Valley, Ogle County, Illinois
Listed
December 8, 1983
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
83003587

About this property

Stillman's Run Battle Site is a site in Stillman Valley, Illinois. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been since December 1983. The Battle of Stillman's Run was an 1832 clash between the Illinois militia and Black Hawk and his Sauk Indian Band. The battle took place in 1832 as part of the Black Hawk War. During the engagement 12 militia men were killed while making a stand on a small hill. The rest of the militia fled back to Dixon's Ferry where they spread news of a terrible slaughter at Stillman's Run.

Location

Stillman Valley, Ogle County, Illinois
42.10672, -89.17611

Categories

MILITARY
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Sources

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Nearby Battles

Stillman's Run May 14 1832
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3 mi
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4.2 mi
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When was Stillman's Run Battle Site listed on the National Register?

Stillman's Run Battle Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Stillman's Run Battle Site?

Stillman's Run Battle Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

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