Vandalia in Fayette County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Elijah Conway Berry
Feb. 14, 1781 - Jan. 1, 1849
Born in Kentucky. Father of James W. Berry. Territorial Auditor. State Auditor of Public Accounts 1819-31. Co-Editor of "Illinois Intelligencer", Kaskaskia 1817-20. President of State Bank 1837. Black Hawk War soldier. Father-in-law of Gov. W. L. D. Ewing
Erected 1974 by Vandalia Historical Society, in memory of Joseph C. Burtschi.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 38° 57.431′ N, 89° 5.553′ W. Marker is in Vandalia, Illinois, in Fayette County. Marker is in the Old State Cemetery, near 3rd and Edwards Streets. 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. James W. Berry (here, next to this marker); George Leidig (a few steps from this marker); Mary Hall and son James (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Prentice (within shouting distance of this marker); Ferdinand Ernst (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick Remann (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Blackwell (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Attends Funerals (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vandalia.
Also see . . .
1. Old State Cemetery. Town webpage (Submitted on May 14, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Old State Cemetery. (Submitted on May 14, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 591 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 14, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.