Illinois, Cook County, Chicago
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Philip Rogers, born in Ireland, came to Rogers Park about 1834 and bought 1600 acres from the government. First lived in a log house at Lunt and Western Avenues. Died in 1856. Village named after him in 1844.
(Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
Philip Rogers, born in Ireland, came to Rogers Park about 1834 and bought 1600 acres from the government. First lived in a log house at Lunt and Western Avenues. Died in 1856. Village named after him in 1844.(Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
