Near Petersburg in Menard County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dr. Benjamin Franklin Stephenson
1823 - 1871
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
1. Dr. Benjamin Franklin Stephenson Marker
Founder of the Grand Army of the Republic, Menard County resident, Rush Medical College graduate 1850, Surgeon 14th Illinois Volunteers 1861-1864.He originated the G.A.R. name, ritual and constitution of Post No. 1, Decatur April 6, 1866, called First National G.A.R. Convention and was its First Adjutant General.
Erected 1955 by Illinois State Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 6, 1863.
Location. 40° 0.783′ N, 89° 49.719′ W. Marker is near Petersburg, Illinois, in Menard County. Marker is on Sangamon Avenue (Illinois Route 123) west of Curtis Black Top, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Petersburg IL 62675, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lincoln in Petersburg (approx. 1.1 miles away); Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District (approx. 1.1 miles away);
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Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
2. Marker at "Rose Hills" Cemetery Entrance
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
3. Other View
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 3, 2014
4. Dr. Benjamin Franklin Stephenson grave site
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 3, 2014
5. Dr. Benjamin Franklin Stephenson grave site
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,081 times since then and 181 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 4, 5. submitted on November 3, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
