New Salem in Pike County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Little Red Brick
Photographed By Emily Pursley, June 15, 2019
1. Little Red Brick Marker
Built 1834 Stage coach stop, school, dweling, church. Orig enclosed in a 3-story 12-room edifice which was razed in 1965 revealing 1834 original.Erected by Pike County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 39° 42.467′ N, 90° 50.86′ W. Marker is in New Salem, Illinois, in Pike County. Marker is at the intersection of Griggsville Road and Pittsfield Road, on the right when traveling west on Griggsville Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Salem IL 62357, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. New Philadelphia Townsite (approx. 6.1 miles away); Site of New Philadelphia (approx. 6.1 miles away); Griggsville Fire Bell (approx. 6.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 6½ miles away); Skinner House (approx. 6½ miles away); William Grimshaw House (approx. 7 miles away); Robert Earl Hughes (approx. 7.1 miles away); Star Hotel (approx. 7.2 miles away).
More about this marker. The marker is to the left of the building when facing it. This building is private property. The sign faces Pittsfield Road and the building faces Griggsville Road. There is a sidewalk so you don't have to get in the yard to see it.
Photographed By Emily Pursley, June 15, 2019
2. Little Red Brick Building
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2019, by Emily Pursley of Pittsfield, Illinois. This page has been viewed 447 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 19, 2019, by Emily Pursley of Pittsfield, Illinois. 2. submitted on June 17, 2019, by Emily Pursley of Pittsfield, Illinois. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
