DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, Inc.

Visit the historical markers of DeKalb County with this virtual tour of every marker in the DeKalb area. Footage property of the DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association. Reproduction, third-party use, sale, and embedding without permission is prohibited.

One of the earliest physical settlements on the land now known as DeKalb County, owned by Carlos Lattin. Photo Credits courtesy of: Ryne James [map design] Joiner History Room Academic sources: Prof. Lewis M. Gross, Past and Present of DeKalb County, Illinois, Vol. II, Chicago: The Pioneer Publishing Company, 1907. Sycamore True Republican. Mar 4, 1931. Sycamore True Republican. Mar 2, 1901. Sycamore Tribune. Sept. 14, 1934.

The original site of the Chicago and North Western Depot was here in DeKalb County. Photo credits courtesy of: Joiner History Room https://www.dekalb.illinoisgenweb.orgmaps.html Regional History Center Academic sources: “First railroad entered city in 1853,” DeKalb Chronicle, June 25, 1981

The DeKalb County Farm Bureau has a long and impactful history in the communities of DeKalb and Sycamore. Photo credits courtesy of: DeKalb County Farm Bureau DAAHA Archival Collection Bob Myers

The DeKalb Agricultural Association was an early pioneer in the innovative field of genetic corn hybridization. Photo Credits courtesy of: DAAHA Archival Collection Joiner History Room Academic sources: Leo Olson, unpublished manuscript

The research done by DeKalb Ag regarding poultry, specifically chickens, was particularly innovative in the agriculture community. Photo credits courtesy of: DAAHA Archival Collection Bob Myers

Another field which the DeKalb Agricultural Association excelled in was its role in researching and developing pioneering innovations regarding swine breeding. Photo credits courtesy of: DAAHA Archival Collection Bob Myers Academic sources: “The Story of the DEKALB “Ag” From County Co-op to Leader in Agricultural Research 1912 – 1998.” Roberts Jr., Thomas H. 1999.

The story of the iconic DEKALB Winged Ear logo, and how much it has changed over the years into the familiar design of today. Photo credits courtesy of: DAAHA Archival Collection

The very first court session and legal decision made in DeKalb County, and documents from the session itself. Photo credits courtesy of: Joiner History Room Bob Myers Sarah Belch [map design] Academic Academic sources: “DeKalb County Courthouse History”. Mary G. Simons, Secretary, Public Building Commission