Near Petersburg in Menard County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Dr. Benjamin Franklin Stephenson

1823 - 1871

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008

1. Dr. Benjamin Franklin Stephenson Marker

Inscription. Founder of the Grand Army of the Republic, Menard County resident, Rush Medical College graduate 1850, Surgeon 14th Illinois Volunteers 1861-1864.

He originated the G.A.R. name, ritual and constitution of Post No. 1, Decatur April 6, 1866, called First National G.A.R. Convention and was its First Adjutant General.

Erected 1955 by Illinois State Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 6, 1863.

Location. 40° 0.783′ N, 89° 49.719′ W. Marker is near Petersburg, Illinois, in Menard County. Marker is on Sangamon Avenue (Illinois Route 123) west of Curtis Black Top, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Petersburg IL 62675, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lincoln in Petersburg (approx. 1.1 miles away); Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District (approx. 1.1 miles away); Peter McCue (approx. 1.1 miles away); Lincoln the Surveyor (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Survey of Petersburg (approx.

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1.1 miles away); The Frackelton State Bank (approx. 1.1 miles away); R & D Frackelton General Store (approx. 1.1 miles away); The New Salem Lincoln League (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petersburg.

Marker at "Rose Hills" Cemetery Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008

2. Marker at "Rose Hills" Cemetery Entrance

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008

3. Other View

Dr. Benjamin Franklin Stephenson grave site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 3, 2014

4. Dr. Benjamin Franklin Stephenson grave site

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 3, 2014

5. Dr. Benjamin Franklin Stephenson grave site

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,138 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 4, 5. submitted on November 3, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.