Indian Trading Post

Indian Trading Post (HM1S4H)

Location: Morton Grove, IL 60053 Cook County
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Country: United States of America
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N 42° 2.525', W 87° 46.892'

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George Gabel opened an Indian trading post on this site in 1847. In 1856 he sold the property to John Dilg who had arrived in the Chicago area in 1850 and settled on Waukegan Road in 1854. Dilg and his wife, Maria Magdalena Gabel Dilg operated the business as a general store and meeting place for the community. They also offered lodging for travelers between Chicago and Milwaukee.
The Dilg family was associated with the general store for about 100 years, and referred to the building as "The Homestead".
After a century and a half the building continues in its role as a restaurant and community meeting place, also offering lodging to travelers.
Some of the old construction is still recognizable on the south side and front of the building facing Waukegan Road.
Continuing in the family tradition, in 1904 John & Maria Magdalena Dilg's son, Fred, with his wife, Seana Torieck Dilg, opened another general store, the Morton Grove Exchange, at Ferris and Lincoln.
This plaque was placed in commemoration of the golden wedding anniversary of Cornelius and Minnie Rakittke Dilg October 5, 1990.
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HM NumberHM1S4H
Year Placed1990
Placed ByMorton Grove Historical Society
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Sunday, May 8th, 2016 at 9:02pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16T E 435317 N 4654744
Decimal Degrees42.04208333, -87.78153333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 42° 2.525', W 87° 46.892'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds42° 2' 31.5" N, 87° 46' 53.52" W
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Area Code(s)847, 224
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 8820 Moody Ave, Morton Grove IL 60053, US
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