Site of First Settler in Kendall County
historic site
first settler's cabin built by Robert Beresford
plaque denoting the location of the first settler's home in Kendall County, Illinois
Wikidata Q120719722, referenced by the OpenStreetMap record.
- Access
- Yes
- Inscription
- IN 1826, ROBERT BERESFORD SETTLED AT THIS SITE AND THUS BECAME THE FIRST SETTLER IN KENDALL COUNTY
- 20.7 mi off the Historic Route 66National
- 14.9 mi off the Illinois River RoadNational
- 21.5 mi off the Lincoln HighwayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Illinois Canyon · 21 mi
- Council Overhang · 21 mi
- Kaskaskia Canyon · 21 mi
- Ottawa Canyon · 21 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:59 | 18:30 | 19:07 |
| June solstice | 05:22 | 19:50 | 20:32 |
| September equinox | 06:43 | 18:17 | 18:53 |
| December solstice | 07:18 | 15:44 | 16:28 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
41.46231, -88.59601
Elevation 222 m (modelled from terrain)