Quincy in Adams County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Spire Section

First United Presbyterian Church, 1879

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 11, 2020

1. Spire Section Marker

Inscription. First United Presbyterian Church, 1879
8th & Broadway
Gothic Revival Style
Robert Bunce, Architect
Construction began in May, 1875, but stalled when a violent storm collapsed the walls of the new church. Calamity struck again when fire consumed the building three days before its dedication. The congregation completely rebuilt the church and dedicated it on November 29, 1879. The majestic limestone church graced the city for nearly a century but was ultimately destroyed by fire on June 17, 1976.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 39° 55.894′ N, 91° 24.618′ W. Marker is in Quincy, Illinois, in Adams County. It is on South 4th Street (Route 57) just south of Maine Street (U.S. 24), on the left when traveling north. Marker is behind the History Museum, which is home to the Historical Society of Adams County and Quincy. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 332 South Maine Street, Quincy IL 62301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in 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: Quincy Senior High School (a few steps from this marker); Ruff Brewing Company (a few steps from this marker); The Lord's Barn (a few steps from this

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marker); Crockets from Portico (a few steps from this marker); Limestone Capitals (within shouting distance of this marker); Search for Equality (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Mormons in Quincy (about 300 feet away); Lincoln's Friend Johnston (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quincy.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Stephen A. Douglas in Quincy (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 11, 2020

2. Spire Section Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 357 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.