Shawneetown in Gallatin County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
James Harrison Wilson
Photographed By Jason Voigt, August 11, 2020
1. James Harrison Wilson Marker
James H. Wilson, American Army officer, engineer, and author, was born in 1837 on his family's farm about a mile south of here. He attended Shawneetown schools, McKendree College, and the United States Military Academy. In the spring of 1864, during the Civil War, he commanded Sheridan's Third Cavalry Division. In the spring of 1865, as Brevet Major General, Chief of Cavalry, Military Division of the Mississippi, Wilson led a month-long mounted campaign through Alabama, capping his exploits by surmounting the fortifications at Selma. Detachments under his command captured Jefferson Davis. Wilson also served in the Spanish-American War and the Boxer Rebellion. He died in 1925.Erected 1973 by Gallatin County Historical Society and the Illinois State Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Spanish-American • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list.
Location. 37° 42.819′ N, 88° 11.259′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. General Michael K. Lawler (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Shawneetown Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); You Are Not Forgotten (approx. 0.2 miles away); Black History of Shawneetown, IL (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Illinois Territory (approx. ¼ mile away); The Spirit of Shawneetown (approx. 3.1 miles away); General Logan's Marriage (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shawneetown.
Also see . . . James H. Wilson on Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 12, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed By Jason Voigt, August 11, 2020
2. James Harrison Wilson Marker
Marker is where the red arrow points
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3. James Harrison Wilson
Portrait of Wilson during the Civil War.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 12, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
