Raggedy Ann
Visit the Amish Community at Arcola, Illinois
We set our sites for Arcola, IL about 150 miles South of Chicago, IL. Arcola is the beginning of Amish Country in Illinois. We found little difficulty finding the Amish community. There are more buggies on the roads than autos. The Amish settlement begins approximately at Tuscola on the Northeast to Sullivan on the Southwest, about 400 square miles. This was a larger settlement than in Michigan or in Indiana. Travelling the back roads is truly an adventure. We found a store called Family Health Foods, which carried a greater variety of food supplements and homeopathic remedies than most of the large health food stores in major metropolitan areas. There is an Amish Interpretive Center in downtown Arcola, at which you can learn about their religion and lifestyle. We had visited Menon-hof in Shipshewana, IN, so we passed on this one.
While you are in Downtown Arcola stop at the Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum and gift shop. These loveable dolls were developed by native son Johnny Gruelle in 1918 after the loss of his thirteen year old daughter. He wanted to make something loveable and cuddly for children to embrace. Also downtown is the train depot along the Illinois Central tracks. Built in 1886, it now houses the Visitor’s Welcome Center filled with memorabilia from the station, along with an extensive broom collection and homage to Raggedy Ann. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable about many of the attractions in the area, especially if you are interested in learning about the Amish.
A few miles West of town is a small gem of an attraction, Rockome Gardens. This is built for family fun. Admission is free, but be prepared to part with your quarters to feed the goats, chickens, deer, ponies and other animals. The adults also can find ways to leave their money behind at the numerous craft and gift shops throughout the park. Some of the cool things there include houses made out of soda bottles (usually 7-Up or Fresca). They are held together by mortar. There are also many decorative stone fences, some with mythological motifs. For the railroad enthusiast, the outdoor model railroad, at least 4000 square feet is quite a sight. There are even boardwalks so you can walk onto the interior of the plat. Rockome Gardens appeals to the child in all of us.
About the Author
John Pelley is a Geriatric Gypsy. He is retired from the rat race of working. He is a full-time RVer, who ran away from home. He began our travels on the East Coast and, like the migrating birds, seek the warmth of the seasons He has discovered volunteering with the National Park System. He has a CD he has recorded of Native American flute music., A Day with Kokopelli. For pictures, links, and more information visit http://www.jmpelley.org.
Raggedy Ann in, “The Enchanted Square” (1947)
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Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Read-Aloud Treasury $12.68 |
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Vintage Raggedy Ann & Andy Craft Dolls $10.00 |
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Set of Raggedy Ann and Andy Mcdonalds Happy Meal Toys 1989 $8.99 |
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RAGGEDY ANN PICTURE ** VERY CUTE** ONE OF A KIND? $7.55 |
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RAGGEDY ANN AND ANDY VINTAGE WANT TO BE ADOPTED NOW ORPHANS $85.00 |
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ADORABLE BARBIE RAGGEDY ANN & ANDY KELLY & TOMMY DOLLS $7.95 |
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Vintage Raggedy Ann Homco Wall Plaques #7505 1977 Andy Is Signed Universal 1978 $14.99 |
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RAGGEDY ANN & ANDY! – Set of 2, Ceramic, Character Figures, Pre-Owned $9.99 |
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Raggedy Ann’s Wishing Pebble, Jan Palmer, Good Book $8.99 |
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12 Raggedy Ann & Andy Birthday Party Invitations $8.99 |
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24 Raggedy Ann & Andy Stickers – Invitation Seals $1.99 |
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12 Raggedy Ann and Andy Thank you Notes $7.99 |
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Adorable Raggedy Ann and Andy Dress with Hat, Dress 10 Shirt 8 $10.00 |
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Raggedy Ann [VHS] $1.30 |
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Raggedy Ann & Andy (VHS, 1994) RARE OOP $7.00 |
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Raggedy Ann Doll Dress BBCB Pageant Party BBCB 4T 5 NEW $41.85 |
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Raggedy Ann ANDY Baby 2 Doll Kit OR Applique Pnl Fabric $7.79 |
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10″ RAGGEDY Ann ANDY 1972 BANK Bobbs Merrill with Stopper $9.99 |
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RAGGEDY ANN & ANDY Counted Cross Stitch KIT $5.99 |
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Vtg 2003 Janlynn Raggedy Ann & Andy C/C/S Kit #077-0111 “Reading Is Fun” $4.95 |
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Vtg 2003 Janlynn Raggedy Ann & Andy C/C/S Kit #077-0116 – “I Love To Read” $4.95 |
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RAGGEDY ANN & ANDY BOOKS, MAGAZINES ** PAPER DOLLS** $9.99 |
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SIMPLICITY CHILD RAGGEDY ANN ANDY COSTUME PATTERN 9375 $6.50 |
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5PC RAGGEDY ANN COLLECTORS LOT **CUTE** NICE** $12.99 |
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Raggedy Ann & Andy Bookends, Vintage 1970 Dobbs Merrill $33.77 |
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Raggedy Ann Rag Doll Authentic Collectible VTG Girls Toy Red Yarn Hair Apron NR $4.98 |
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Raggedy Ann and Rags by Johnny Gruelle (2004, Hardcover) $8.00 |
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9 PC RAGGEDY ANN COLLECTORS LOT **NICE** CUTE** $8.99 |
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Vintage Raggedy Ann And Andy Pillow Case NICE! $6.99 |
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1973 RAGGEDY ANN LAMP $9.45 |
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Raggedy Ann Doll – 18″ – Knickerbocker – Vintage – Clean $6.95 |
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RAGGEDY ANN & ANDY WALL HANGING ** CUTE** NICE** $4.55 |
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VERY CUTE RAGGEDY ANN DOLL $12.50 |
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5 PC RAGGEDY ANN & ANDY COLLECTORS LOT *** CUTE**( $6.99 |
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RAGGEDY ANN 2002 SPECIAL EDITION PATENT DOLL NEW IN BOX $24.99 |
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Raggedy Ann and Andy “Friends Like You are Just Ducky” $14.99 |
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Raggedy Ann and Andy”Friendship Warms the Heart and Soul” $15.99 |
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Raggedy Ann and Andy “Lending a Hand makes the Job Twice as Fun” $15.99 |
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Raggedy Ann and Andy “Let Your Heart Bloom” $15.99 |
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RAGGEDY ANN/ANDY HALLOWEEN COSTUME PATTERN ADULT SZS $5.99 |
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9 book lot of Mother Goose, Nursery Rhymes, Raggedy Ann $9.99 |
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RAGGEDY ANN VINTAGE DOLL – KNICKERBOCKER 14″ $9.99 |
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RARE VINTAGE 32 PLASTIC RAGGEDY ANN & ANDY DOLL FIGURE CAKE DECORATION $30.00 |
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Raggedy Ann and Andy Baby Quilt Blanket $34.99 |
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RAGGEDY ANN & ANDY ~OUR HAPPY HOME~ COLORING & ACTIVITY $2.99 |
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Brass key Raggedy Ann 90th birthday collection $20.00 |
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Vintage Planter Porcelain Raggedy Ann Red Yellow Japan $24.95 |
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Raggedy Ann finger puppet 1977 Bobbs Merrill co vintage toy $0.99 |
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Ceramic Mold\Molds RAGGEDY ANN, ANDY & DOG $7.50 |
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RARE VINTAGE (20) 4″ PLASTIC RAGGEDY ANN & ANDY DOLL FIGURE CAKE DECORATION LOT $30.00 |
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FUN Lot Vintage Raggedy Ann & Andy Christmas Ornaments $8.00 |
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RAGGEDY ANN & ANDY HARD PLASTIC WALL PLAQUES SET W PEGS $29.95 |
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the adventures of raggedy ann and andy 4 book set, slipcase & stories $5.00 |
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2000 HASBRO RAGGEDY ANN DOLL JOHNNY GRUELLE PLUSH LOVEY $9.99 |
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VINTAGE ” I LOVE YOU ” RAGGEDY ANN AND ANDY SET $35.00 |
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Raggedy Ann Book Johnny Gruelle 1925 $15.99 |
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Raggedy Ann Stories Book Johnny Gruelle 1946 $15.99 |
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Weird Vtg 1969 Slide Photo Man & Woman with Raggedy Ann Doll & Candle Light $3.99 |
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Raggedy Ann Can Label $5.10 |
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1999 RAGGEDY ANN AND ANDY “TREAT FOR TWO” FIGURINE DANBURY MINT JOHNNY GRUELLE $6.99 |
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1998 RAGGEDY ANN AND ANDY “JUST FOR YOU” FIGURINE DANBURY MINT JOHNNY GRUELLE $6.99 |
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Vintage baby dolls homemade stuffed raggedy ann andy clothes grandma house $5.99 |
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RAGGEDY ANN AND ANDY COOKIE CUTTERS $2.99 |
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MIP 1980 Raggedy Ann & Andy Child Suspenders – Bobbs Merrill Co Ages 4-7 $14.99 |
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Raggedy Ann 32 Cent Postage Stamp USA Excellent Unused Condition $1.04 |
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VINTAGE RAGGEDY ANN & ANDY FRIENDS TWIN FITTED & FLAT SHEET SET-SEARS! $29.99 |
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Child’s Gothic Raggedy Ann Goth Halloween Costume Md $34.99 |
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RAGGEDY ANN AND ANDY FIGURAL BANK SET ROYALTY IND.1974 $14.99 |
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12 Raggedy Ann & Andy Baby Shower /Birthday Invitations $7.00 |
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McCall’s Sewing Pattern 8077 Raggedy Ann and Andy Uncut Factory Folded 1982 Doll $18.95 |
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McCall’s Sewing Pattern 8551 Raggedy Ann and Andy Uncut Factory Folded 20″ 13″ $9.95 |
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Vintage Raggedy Ann & Andy Metal Lunch Box Vintage 1973 no Thermos FREE SHIPPING $29.99 |
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RAGGEDY ANN & RAGGEDY ANDY CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT SET ORIGINAL BOX 1997 NEVER USED $50.00 |
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Raggedy Ann & Andy Lot Lunch Box Lunchbox Thermos Colorforms Dress Up Kit Cards $39.99 |
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Raggedy Ann Andy Stories Policeman Wishing Pebbles HC $9.97 |
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Living Dead Dolls Rotten Sam & Sandy 2 Figure set Mezco goth raggedy ann & andy $59.99 |
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GIRL DOLL RAGGEDY ANN CHILD HALLOWEEN COSTUME – MEDIUM $15.99 |
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RAGGEDY ANN & ANDY TOYS Wallpaper Border 9″ $9.99 |
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GIRL DOLL RAGGEDY ANN CHILD HALLOWEEN COSTUME – LARGE $15.99 |
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Raggedy Ann and Andy Book collection Set of 12 + Parent guide. $32.99 |
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GIRL DOLL RAGGEDY ANN CHILD HALLOWEEN COSTUME – SMALL $15.99 |
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Golden Keepsake Porcleain Raggedy Ann Doll with Bear – New with stand $25.99 |
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MCCOY POTTERY #151 RAGGEDY ANN COOKIE JAR…#D683 $139.50 |
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24 VINTAGE RAGGEDY ANN AND ANDY! SCRAPBOOK HANG/GIFT TAGS FOR SCRAPBOOK PAGES $3.50 |
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Wee Forest Folk Retired Special Red Me and Raggedy Ann $250.00 |
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RAGGEDY ANN and ANDY vintage COLORING BOOK 1972 $9.00 |
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IDEAL RAGGEDY ANN & ANDY DOLL PORCELAIN SET CERT. #61 HUGE BOX 16″ TALL 1983 $259.83 |
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McCall’s 8997 Raggedy Ann Andy Christmas Stocking Ornament Basket Craft Pattern $3.99 |
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McCall’s Costumes 9494 Raggedy Ann & Andy Size 10,12 NIP $1.99 |
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Love, Raggedy Ann (Raggedy Ann and Me!) by Bonnie Pine $3.99 |
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Vintage-Johnny Gurelle- Raggedy Ann’s Magical Wishes -1948 $11.99 |
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16″ CRISP New RAGGEDY ANN Rag Doll EMBROIDERED FACE Secured Black Eyes HOMEMADE! $4.99 |
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RAGGEDY ANN/ANDY TODDLER OR TRAVEL SIZE PILLOWCASE $6.00 |
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CUTE RAGGEDY ANN TODDLER OR TRAVEL SIZE PILLOWCASE $6.00 |