Near Brimfield in Peoria County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Jubilee College
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 23, 2020
1. Jubilee College Marker
Jubilee College, two miles to the north, was established by Philander Chase, first Protestant Episcopal bishop of Illinois, as one of the state's early institutions of higher learning. First students were received in 1840, and the school continued to operate until 1868. Jubilee College is now a state park.
Erected by The State of Illinois.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 40° 47.532′ N, 89° 45.933′ W. Marker is near Brimfield, Illinois, in Peoria County. Marker is at the intersection of North Princeville Jubilee Road (County Road 5) and U.S. 150, on the right when traveling north on North Princeville Jubilee Road. Marker is located on a turnout northeast of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8517 N Princeville Jubilee Rd, Brimfield IL 61517, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Jubilee College State Historic Site (approx. 1.9 miles away); Zion Protestant Episcopal Church (approx. 6.9 miles away); a different marker also named Zion Protestant Episcopal Church (approx. 6.9 miles away); R. G. LeTourneau's Steel House
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Also see . . .
1. Jubilee College. Illinois Department of Natural Resource, Historic Preservation Division website entry (Submitted on May 26, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Philander Chase, American clergyman. Entry in Encyclopedia Britannica (Submitted on May 26, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 23, 2020
2. Jubilee College Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 23, 2020
3. Jubilee College building
Located within Jubilee College State Historic Site, about two miles north of the marker. Constructed between 1839 and 1844, the two-story native sandstone building housed the school’s chapel, classrooms, and dormitory space.(Source: Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Historic Preservation Division)
Matthew B. Brady, ca. 1844-1852 | Courtesy Library of Congress
4. Philander Chase
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 26, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
