Harrisburg in Saline County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Cain Church

Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 5, 2020

1. Cain Church Marker

Inscription. Society of Friends (Quakers) built the Cain Church in 1871 as their meetinghouse and has since been used by several denominations. It was originally located southwest of Harrisburg in Section 20.

Erected by Saline County Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 37° 43.117′ N, 88° 33.131′ W. Marker is in Harrisburg, Illinois, in Saline County. It can be reached from South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the grounds of Saline County Pioneer Village, next to the church building (near the old Poor House/Saline County Area Museum). 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Illinois — Little Egypt,

in Shawnee Hills,

and in the Tri-State Region.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in

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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: The Pauper House (within shouting distance of this marker); Guard and Chossier Salt Kettles (within shouting distance of this marker); The Poor House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hog Scalding Kettle (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); Chenault School (within shouting distance of this marker); Blockhouses (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisburg.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 5, 2020

2. Cain Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 636 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.