Delavan National Guard Armory

206 E. 3rd Street
Delavan, Tazewell County, Illinois 61734
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This building is located in a small historical town of 2,000. Construction began in 1936 and was completed in 1939. The Armory is currently the home of the HHD 1144th Transportation Motor Transport Battalion.
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  • In September of 1939, the Women’s club sponsored an appearance of Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt at the Armory.
  • The first unit to be stationed in the armory was the 130th Infantry. They had been assigned to Delavan since 1922 and remained there until 1947.

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