Vandalia in Fayette County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Old State Cemetery
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 10, 2011
1. Old State Cemetery Marker
The Illinois General Assembly authorized Governor Edward Coles in 1823 to convey to Vandalia one and one-half acres for a state burial ground. Here were buried four members of the legislature and several state officials who died while in office. The monument erected by the state is in adjoining South Hill Cemetery.
Erected by Illinois State Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.
Location. 38° 57.504′ N, 89° 5.586′ W. Marker is in Vandalia, Illinois, in Fayette County. Marker is at the intersection of Edwards Street and 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east on Edwards Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vandalia IL 62471, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Robert K. McLaughlin and wife Isabella (within shouting distance of this marker); William C. Greenup (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lincoln Attends Funerals (about 400 feet away); Robert Blackwell (about 400 feet away); Ferdinand Ernst (about
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Also see . . .
1. History of Vandalia, Illinois. City website entry. (Submitted on May 13, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Old State Cemetery. Town website entry (Submitted on May 13, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Old State Cemetery. (Submitted on May 13, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 10, 2011
2. Old State Cemetery Marker
Looking southeast
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 10, 2011
3. Old State Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 499 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 13, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
