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By William Fischer, Jr., July 29, 2012 | |
| | | 1. Lord Thomas Howard, Earl of Effingham Monument | | |
Inscription.
The City and County
of Effingham
erect and dedicate
this monument to the
memory of
Lord Thomas Howard
Earl of Effingham
who with courage and loyalty
to his principles
of freedom and justice
resigned his commission as
deputy marshal of
His Majesty George III
of England
rather than draw his sword
against the American Colonies
in their struggle for
independence
Bicentennial Year
1776 - July 4 - 1976
Erected 1976 by City and County of Effingham.
Location. 39° 7.324′ N, 88° 32.462′ W. Marker is in Effingham, Illinois, in Effingham County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Avenue and 3rd Street (U.S. 45), on the left when traveling west on Washington Avenue. Click for map. Monument is on the grounds of the former county courthouse. Marker is in this post office area: Effingham IL 62401, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Effingham County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Yates Post No. 88 W.R.C. (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); A Salute to All Veterans (approx. 9.2 miles away). | | | | 
By William Fischer, Jr., July 29, 2012 | |
| | | 2. Lord Thomas Howard, Earl of Effingham Monument | | Looking southwest | | |
Also see . . .
1. The Lords Effingham and the American Colonies. (Submitted on September 13, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)
2. Thomas Howard, 3rd Earl of Effingham. (Submitted on September 13, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)
Credits. This page originally submitted on September 13, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. This page has been viewed 76 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.
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