Grayville in White County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

"Empire Corner"

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 15, 2012

1. "Empire Corner" Marker

Inscription.

The first trading post was established here in 1830 by James Gray and Robert Walden. A post office was opened here in 1836. Later, a two-story frame building was erected here by the Empire Milling Company and this corner was known as 'Empire Corner.' That building burned in 1884, was re-built in 1886 and burned again in 1888. Another building was erected in 1895, but was destroyed by fire in 2003.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 38° 15.468′ N, 87° 59.626′ W. Marker is in Grayville, Illinois, in White County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and North Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grayville IL 62844, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vincennes to Shawneetown Stage Coach Line (a few steps from this marker); James Gray's Stables and Slave Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Mike Smith's Saloon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gray Opera House (about 400 feet away);

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Gray Mansion (about 700 feet away); Thomasanne Payne Home Site (about 800 feet away); Present Site of The Gray Family Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grayville.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 15, 2012

2. "Empire Corner" Marker

Looking west along North Street

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 605 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on December 13, 2012, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 13, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.