Waterman Area Heritage Society

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Waterman Area Heritage Society Organized in 1994 by a group of citizens who wanted to preserved the history of Waterman and the family heritage of this town in DeKalb County, Illinois

Looking for a great Christmas gift? We have our Waterman ornaments…$25 each and now available to ship for an additional ...
10/15/2026

Looking for a great Christmas gift? We have our Waterman ornaments…$25 each and now available to ship for an additional $12. 
Another gift idea…how about a Waterman Area Heritage Society membership? Lifetime membership is $100 or Annual membership is $20/yr.
Stop by Saturdays between 1-3pm. To order for shipment send a message to request shipping info.

Our deepest sympathies to the Meredith families.
10/14/2026

Our deepest sympathies to the Meredith families.

View Larry B. Meredith's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

10/14/2026
10/12/2026

JACKPOT AT OVER $8,000!!!

An interesting looking old tree on Cleveland St. Remember the Greeley sister’s house…Clara and Joyce?!? That is where th...
10/09/2026

An interesting looking old tree on Cleveland St. Remember the Greeley sister’s house…Clara and Joyce?!? That is where this old tree stands. Gotta wonder how old it has to be.

It’s October and things are getting spooky on Elm St!
10/08/2026

It’s October and things are getting spooky on Elm St!

09/30/2026

🍎🍩 Donuts for a great cause!

THIS SATURDAY is our Honey Hill Orchard Donut Fundraiser!

📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 9 AM–1 PM
📍 Honey Hill Orchard

Stop by, grab some delicious apple c***r donuts, and support ICEF! Every purchase helps us continue supporting students and educators throughout the Indian Creek School District.

Come hungry, bring a friend, and help us make a difference—one donut at a time! 🍩💛

We hope to see you there!

What did our hometown have…turkeys!!! For 90 years HoKa Turkey Farm (Kauffman Family) raised turkeys. HoKa turkeys weren...
09/27/2026

What did our hometown have…turkeys!!! For 90 years HoKa Turkey Farm (Kauffman Family) raised turkeys. HoKa turkeys weren’t just a Waterman or DeKalb County favorite but sold throughout Illinois. Over the years many area residents were employed at HoKa…often a high schooler’s first job.

Good old WHS!!! If those hallways could talk imagine the stories to be told! My kids attended this building as Indian Cr...
09/26/2026

Good old WHS!!! If those hallways could talk imagine the stories to be told!
My kids attended this building as Indian Creek Middle School but it will forever be WHS ❤️🖤

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Waterman, IL
60556

Opening Hours

1pm - 3pm

Telephone

+18152643461

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