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

Cain Church

Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 5, 2020

1. Cain Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the 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: Churches & Religion. 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. Marker 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.

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

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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); River Pirate's Cabin (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 264 times since then and 121 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.