Dwight in Livingston County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Pioneer Gothic Church

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Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 30, 2020

1. Pioneer Gothic Church Marker

Inscription. The Pioneer Gothic Church was built in 1857. The Architecture is called Carpenter Gothic Architecture. One of Dwight's founders Richard P. Morgan, Jr. donated the land for the church. The Historical Society raised $29,000 to completely renovate the building and in 1977 their President presented the deed to the Township Supervisor to be used as a Township Hall. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. Just one block South West of the Gothic Church is the U.S. Post Office. In the lobby of the Post Office there is a mural, that was painted in 1937 by Carlos Lopez, which depicts the offloading of mail.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 41° 5.727′ N, 88° 25.572′ W. Marker is in Dwight, Illinois, in Livingston County. It is on North Franklin Street north of East Seminole Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is in front of the old church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 N Franklin St, Dwight IL 60420, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

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: 1879-1979 (approx. 0.2 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Well Connected Village (approx. ¼ mile

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away); The Windmill (approx. 0.4 miles away); Welcome to Dwight (approx. 0.7 miles away); Full Service on Rte 66 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Dwight, Illinois (approx. 0.7 miles away); Mom and Pop Motels (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dwight.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Ambler-Becker Texaco Station, Dwight, Illinois (was approx. 0.7 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . Pioneer Gothic Church on Wikipedia. The church is noted for Prince Edward of Wales' (who would later become King Edward VII) visit in 1860, and for having survived four major fires during the 19th century. (Submitted on October 20, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Additional keywords. British royal family

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 30, 2020

2. Pioneer Gothic Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 585 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.