Marshall in Clark County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
James Jones 1921-77
Friends of Libraries U.S.A. Literary Landmarks Register
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 11, 2009
1. James Jones 1921 - 77 Marker
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James Jones 1921-77. Friends of Libraries U.S.A. Literary Landmarks Register. From Here to Eternity author James Jones co-founded The Handy Writers’ Colony (1949-1964) at the West edge of Marshall with his mentor Lowney Turner Handy and her husband, Harry. Jones wrote Some Came Running here before moving to New York and later to Paris and writing other books. Several other Colony writers completed and published novels during those years. The house Jones built at the edge of the Colony Grounds in 1953 still stands., The house and Colony Grounds are dedicated a Literary Landmark by Friends of Libraries U.S.A.
From Here to Eternity author James Jones co-founded The Handy Writers’ Colony (1949-1964) at the West edge of Marshall with his mentor Lowney Turner Handy and her husband, Harry. Jones wrote Some Came Running here before moving to New York and later to Paris and writing other books. Several other Colony writers completed and published novels during those years. The house Jones built at the edge of the Colony Grounds in 1953 still stands.
The house and Colony Grounds are dedicated a Literary Landmark by Friends of Libraries U.S.A.
Erected 2006 by Marshall Friends of the Library, Clark County Historical Society, Marshall Main Street Program, James Jones Literary Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the Literary Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1953.
Location. 39° 23.522′ N, 87° 41.642′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Illinois, in Clark County. Marker is on Illinois Route 1 just south of Plum Street, on the left when traveling north. located at log cabin "Visitor Center" - parking off Plum Street near back of log cabin. (Illinois High #1 - A.K.A.: South Michigan Avenue). Touch for map
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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1124 North 8th Street, Marshall IL 62441, United States of America. Touch for directions.
It reads:: "" This tree planted in memory of a Special Person TAMMY LETNER 4-30-50 / 2-11-97 ""
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8. "Tammy Letner" Memorial Tree
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9. "Cindy's Tree" - Memorial Tree
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10. Plaque - - " Cindy's Tree "
It reads:: "" " Cindy's Tree "
Cindy Clark Scarbro
7/30/44 - 10/23/97
Remembered by Friends
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11. Visitors Center - - Log Cabin
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12. Plum Street Side - - Visitors Center Log Cabin
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