Harrisburg in Saline County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Pauper House
Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 5, 2020
1. The Pauper House Marker
This building was erected in 1877 for the residency of the poor of Saline County.
The building and its site is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.
Erected 2001 by The Saline County Historical Society and the Saline County Tourism Board.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 37° 43.129′ N, 88° 33.14′ W. Marker is in Harrisburg, Illinois, in Saline County. Marker can be reached from South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1600 S Feazel St, Harrisburg IL 62946, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Poor House (a few steps from this marker); Guard and Chossier Salt Kettles (a few steps from this marker); Chenault School (within shouting distance of this marker); Cain Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Aydolette Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Aydolette Barn and Thrashing Floor (within shouting distance of this marker); Blockhouses (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pauper Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisburg.
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Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 5, 2020
2. The Pauper House Marker
Mounted on the house
Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 408 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 13, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
