Between the late 1830s and his death in 1856 Irishman Phillip Rogers purchased approximately 1,600 acres of government land, part of which formed the basis of Rogers Park.
"Rogers Park was named after a pioneer settler and developer Phillip Rogers. Rogers often traded and worked with the local tribes. Envisioning a future settlement, Rogers eventually purchased the land from the tribes for later development." (directly cribbed from Wikipedia)
Rogers Park was named after landowner Phillip Rogers who settled in the area. I was just by the plaqed stone were his house was situated. It is in Indian Boundary Park on Lunt Ave., one block west of Western.
All of you are right! It is named for the orignal settler (farmer) of the area who purchased the land from the Powattamie Indians. His son-in-law was Patrick Touhy.
But according to the historical documents (Chicago Public Schools and Historical Society) his named is officially spelled Philip with one 'L'. There was big contoversy with the Rogers School name on Washtenaw Ave.in the 1960's.
Sorry, but you are all wrong. Rogers Park was named after Willie (Gabby) Rogers. He used to double PARK his covered wagon and let his horses run loose in that area all the time. They had to step over big piles of horse doo doo to get to the local saloon. Some even slipped and fell, causing a flurry of horses**t lawsuits against "Gabby". His neighbors became so irate, they said: "Dagnabbit, next he'll want the place named after him!" An enterprising but not too bright politician overheard their complaints in the saloon one night, misinterpreted the meaning and had the place named after "Gabby" Rogers, much to the chagrin of "Gabbys" neighbors. The politician was later hanged in the pig sty, the gallows being busy with another politician hanging that day.
Rogers Park was named after Captain Rogers (half-brother of Captain Streeter), who ran his boat aground at what is now Sheridan Road and Morse Avenue and, as he had cleared the spot, immediately claimed "dibs".
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Rogers Park was named after a settler named Phillip Rogers.
Posted by: Beth Farias | April 18, 2008 05:46 AM
Between the late 1830s and his death in 1856 Irishman Phillip Rogers purchased approximately 1,600 acres of government land, part of which formed the basis of Rogers Park.
Posted by: Jimm Dispensa | April 18, 2008 05:49 AM
Rogers Park was named after a pioneer settler and developer Phillip Rogers.
Posted by: Walter Brzeski | April 18, 2008 06:16 AM
Phillip Rogers.
Posted by: Walter Brzeski | April 18, 2008 06:17 AM
Phillip Rogers
Posted by: Angela R. | April 18, 2008 06:22 AM
Phillip Rogers was a pioneer settler and developer. Rogers Elementary school is also named after him. (I know because I went there)
Posted by: Elayne LeTraunik | April 18, 2008 06:45 AM
Good Morning.
Rogers Park was named after Phillip Rogers, a pioneer settler and developer.
Posted by: Elisha Hamilton | April 18, 2008 07:00 AM
Phillip Rogers, early settler and developer.
Posted by: Kevin P. Smith | April 18, 2008 07:06 AM
"Rogers Park was named after a pioneer settler and developer Phillip Rogers. Rogers often traded and worked with the local tribes. Envisioning a future settlement, Rogers eventually purchased the land from the tribes for later development." (directly cribbed from Wikipedia)
Posted by: Stan Hollenbeck | April 18, 2008 08:07 AM
It was named after pioneer settler and developer Phillip Rogers.
Posted by: Paul Lockwood | April 18, 2008 08:11 AM
The answer to who is rogers park named after is: Pioneer/Developer Phillip Rogers.
Posted by: Karen Lindberg | April 18, 2008 08:13 AM
Rogers Park was named after pioneer settler and developer Phillip Rogers
Posted by: kenzo | April 18, 2008 08:15 AM
it was named after Phillip rogers.
Posted by: Joe Johnson | April 18, 2008 08:17 AM
Phillip Rogers
Posted by: Petey-Pete | April 18, 2008 08:25 AM
rogers park was named after Phillip Rogers.
Posted by: Lisa English | April 18, 2008 08:36 AM
Rogers Park was named after landowner Phillip Rogers who settled in the area. I was just by the plaqed stone were his house was situated. It is in Indian Boundary Park on Lunt Ave., one block west of Western.
Posted by: Greg Schavey | April 18, 2008 08:39 AM
All of you are right! It is named for the orignal settler (farmer) of the area who purchased the land from the Powattamie Indians. His son-in-law was Patrick Touhy.
But according to the historical documents (Chicago Public Schools and Historical Society) his named is officially spelled Philip with one 'L'. There was big contoversy with the Rogers School name on Washtenaw Ave.in the 1960's.
Posted by: A. Lambrinides-Sofios | April 18, 2008 10:11 AM
Pioneer Settler Phillip Rogers
Posted by: elisa | April 18, 2008 10:17 AM
Sorry, but you are all wrong. Rogers Park was named after Willie (Gabby) Rogers. He used to double PARK his covered wagon and let his horses run loose in that area all the time. They had to step over big piles of horse doo doo to get to the local saloon. Some even slipped and fell, causing a flurry of horses**t lawsuits against "Gabby". His neighbors became so irate, they said: "Dagnabbit, next he'll want the place named after him!" An enterprising but not too bright politician overheard their complaints in the saloon one night, misinterpreted the meaning and had the place named after "Gabby" Rogers, much to the chagrin of "Gabbys" neighbors. The politician was later hanged in the pig sty, the gallows being busy with another politician hanging that day.
Posted by: Terrible Terry | April 21, 2008 10:14 AM
Rogers Park was named after Captain Rogers (half-brother of Captain Streeter), who ran his boat aground at what is now Sheridan Road and Morse Avenue and, as he had cleared the spot, immediately claimed "dibs".
Posted by: BobOnLSD | April 23, 2008 03:50 PM
Mr. Rogers
Posted by: Steven | April 24, 2008 02:00 PM