Fishhook in Pike County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Robert Earl Hughes
The Worlds Largest Man
Photographed By Emily Pursley, June 15, 2019
1. Robert Earl Hughes Marker
May we not only remember he was the worlds largest man from the small community of Fishhook, but also an average man with an enormous heart for peopleTopics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine.
Location. 39° 48.338′ N, 90° 53.11′ W. Marker is in Fishhook, Illinois, in Pike County. Marker is at the intersection of Perry Fishhook Road, on the right when traveling south on Perry Fishhook Road. Across the street diagonally from the general store. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baylis IL 62314, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Little Red Brick (approx. 7.1 miles away); Cobb Family Cabin (approx. 7.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 7½ miles away); Cross of Gold Speech (approx. 7½ miles away); Potawatomi Trail of Death (approx. 7.6 miles away); Perry Church of Christ Memorial Park (approx. 7.6 miles away); New Philadelphia Townsite (approx. 8½ miles away); Site of New Philadelphia (approx. 8½ miles away).
More about this marker. Located next to the flag and Fishhook sign.
Regarding Robert Earl Hughes. Robert Earl Hughes is
Photographed By Emily Pursley, July 28, 2019
2. Robert Earl Hughes Marker
Born June 4, 1926
Passed Away July 10, 1958
Weight 1041 pounds
Arms 40 inches
Waist 100 inches
Resided in the Fishhook Community most of his life
this page online
Photographed By Emily Pursley, June 15, 2019
3. Robert Earl Hughes Marker
Photographed By Emily Pursley, August 11, 2019
4. Robert Earl Hughes's Overalls
This pair of overalls was for Robert Earl Hughes at age 23 when he weighed 807 pounds. The waistband is 108 inches and 11 yards of material was used. The overalls are on display at the Old East School Pike County Historical Society Museum in Pittsfield, IL.
Photographed By Emily Pursley, August 11, 2019
5. Robert Earl Hughes
This table is next to the display of Robert' overalls at the Pike County Historical Society Museum. In/on it are pictures and newspaper clippings about him and the play about him written by Ken Bradbury.
Photographed By Emily Pursley, August 11, 2019
6. Robert Earl Hughes
This display at the Pike County Historical Society Museum is next to Robert's overalls. These are newspaper clippings from his entire life, including his death and burial in 1958.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2019, by Emily Pursley of Pittsfield, Illinois. This page has been viewed 446 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 17, 2019, by Emily Pursley of Pittsfield, Illinois. 2. submitted on July 28, 2019, by Emily Pursley of Pittsfield, Illinois. 3. submitted on June 17, 2019, by Emily Pursley of Pittsfield, Illinois. 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 27, 2019, by Emily Pursley of Pittsfield, Illinois. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
