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Indian Statue
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National Register of Historic Places

Indian Statue

Also known as "Black Hawk" Statue

On the National Register since 200917 years
Work of ArtListed 2009Rockvale Township
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About Indian Statue

Indian Statue, at Lowden Memorial State Park, 1411 N. River Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 5, 2009. The Register lists it for its art, at the national level.

What it isSculpture by Lorado Taft. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 36 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1911 to today

  1. 1911Built
  2. 2009Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 17 years
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Finding Indian Statue

Lowden Memorial State Park, 1411 N. River Rd., Rockvale Township

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

5 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

Memories of Indian Statue

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Questions about Indian Statue

Is Indian Statue on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Nov 5, 2009 (Register number 09000871).

Is Indian Statue a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is John Deere House and Shop, 10.6 miles away.

Can you visit Indian Statue?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Indian Statue?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 36 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 28893805 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.