Grave
Chief Shabbona's grave is in the center of Evergreen Cemetery in Morris, Illinois. It is marked by a large granite boulder. A brass marker at the base includes this information:
- Chief Shabbona
- Born 1775
- Died 17 July 1859
There is another marker 10 feet (3.0 m) south, showing where other family members are buried.
Read more about this topic: Shabbona Trail
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