Shawneetown in Gallatin County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
General Michael K. Lawler
Photographed By Jason Voigt, August 11, 2020
1. General Michael K. Lawler Marker
Born in Ireland in 1814, Michael K. Lawler came here to Gallatin County in 1819. After serving as a captain in the Mexican War, he lived on his farm near here until the outbreak of the Civil War. In May 1861 he recruited the 18th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, of which he became Colonel. Lawler was wounded during the siege of Fort Donelson. In November 1862 he was commissioned Brigadier General, and he fought gallantly in the Campaign of Vicksburg in 1863. He became a major general in 1865, returning home the next year. He died in 1882.Erected 1970 by Gallatin County Historical Society and the Illinois State Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Mexican-American • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list.
Location. 37° 42.815′ N, 88° 11.244′ W. Marker is in Shawneetown, Illinois, in Gallatin County. Marker is on West Shawnee Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. James Harrison Wilson (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 . . . Michael Kelly Lawler on Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 12, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed By Jason Voigt, August 11, 2020
2. General Michael K. Lawler Marker
Marker is where the red arrow points
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 203 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
