Downtown in Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Soldiers of the American Revolution
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
1. Soldiers of the American Revolution Marker
of the
Soldiers of the
American Revolution
Buried in Sangamon County
Isaac Baker Ezekiel Harrison
Moses Broadwell John Lockridge
George Bryan Thomas Massie
John Burton Joel Maxcy
Enos Campbell Peter Millington
Christian Carver Zachariah Nance
Michael Clifford John Overstreet
Philip Crowder William Penny
James Dingman John Purvines
Robert Fisk William Ralston
James Haggard Thomas Royal
John White John Turley
[Names Added October 19, 1914]
Bazel Clark Aquilla Davis
John Stringfield
Erected 1911 by Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution of Springfield Illinois.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
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Location. 39° 48.036′ N, 89° 38.92′ W. Memorial is in Springfield, Illinois, in Sangamon County. It is in Downtown. It is on East Adams Street west of Sixth Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Springfield IL 62701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Central Illinois. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Soldiers of the War of 1812 (here, next to this marker); 1859-1911 (here, next to this marker); President-Elect Abraham Lincoln (here, next to this marker); Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District (a few steps from this marker); Potawatomi Trail of Death (a few steps from this marker); Departure Point of The Donner Party (a few steps from this marker); Lincoln's Dentist (a few steps from this marker); Curran's Jewelry Shop (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
2. Soldiers of the American Revolution Marker - - "Wall of Plaques"
At the Old State Capitol in Springfield the term is used "Wall of Plaques" on Lincoln Square. The marker is on the extreem Right. The plaques can be viewed at any time since they are in an open area on the public sidewalk.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,270 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
