Quincy in Adams County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Original Site of Quincy College
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 11, 2020
1. Original Site of Quincy College Marker
Inscription.
Original Site of Quincy College. . On this corner, in 1859, the Franciscan Fathers founded St. Francis Solanus College. In September of 1860, the College was relocated on Allstynes Prairie (the present site) at 19th and College Avenue. The charter was granted by the State of Illinois in May of 1873; with the authority of conferring academic degrees. A minor seminary was added in 1875. The College was renamed Quincy College in November of 1917. This marker is a tribute to the Franciscan Fathers, who for more than a century, have conducted Quincy College as an institution of higher learning.
On this corner, in 1859, the Franciscan Fathers founded St. Francis Solanus College. In September of 1860, the College was relocated on Allstynes Prairie (the present site) at 19th and College Avenue. The charter was granted by the State of Illinois in May of 1873; with the authority of conferring academic degrees. A minor seminary was added in 1875. The College was renamed Quincy College in November of 1917. This marker is a tribute to the Franciscan Fathers, who for more than a century, have conducted Quincy College as an institution of higher learning.
Erected 1965 by The Knights of Columbus of Quincy.
Location. 39° 55.908′ N, 91° 24.186′ W. Marker is in Quincy, Illinois, in Adams County. Marker is on Maine Street just east of 8th Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in front of the old Knights of Columbus building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 Maine St, Quincy IL 62301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
