Quincy in Adams County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Mormons in Quincy
Erected 1976 by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and the Illinois State Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1839.
Location. 39° 55.927′ N, 91° 24.561′ W. Marker is in Quincy, Illinois, in Adams County. Marker is on Maine Street east of North 4th Street (U.S. 24), on the right when traveling west. Marker is at Washington Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 408 Maine Street, Quincy IL 62301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lincoln's Friend Johnston (within shouting distance of this marker); Permanency of Slavery (within shouting distance of this marker); Morality of Slavery (within shouting distance of this marker); Spread of Slavery Into The Territories (within shouting distance of this marker); Racial Equality (within shouting distance of this marker); A Quincy "Copperhead" (within shouting distance of this marker); Lorado Taft (1860 - 1936) (within shouting distance of this marker); Dred Scott Decision (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quincy.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 862 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on May 11, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. Photos: 1. submitted on August 26, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on May 11, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.