William Thorpe Memorial Park

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Flyer for the William Thorpe Memorial Park Groundbreaking Ceremony on August 4, 2025, at 10:30 AM, 1200–1300 block of East Pierce Street, Macomb, Illinois. Includes a site map and a shovel graphic.

Please join us for the groundbreaking ceremony at the William Thorpe Memorial Park on Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:30AM.

The William H. Thorpe Memorial Park on 1200 and 1300 blocks of East Pierce Street celebrates the life and community impact of Bill Thorpe, the first Black police officer to serve in the Macomb Police Department. The Park also adds a needed greenspace and neighborhood amenity in the northeast area of town, improving the quality of life for residents.

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