Chester in Randolph County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Governor Shadrach Bond

1773-1832

Photographed by Jason Voigt, November 30, 2020

1. Governor Shadrach Bond Marker

Inscription. Shadrach Bond, first Governor of Illinois, was born November 24, 1773, in Fredericktown, Maryland. He came to Illinois in 1794 and farmed at New Design. In 1805 he was elected to the Indiana Territorial Assembly, where he was instrumental in creating the Illinois and Indiana boundaries. Bond was elected to Congress in 1812 as the first Territorial Delegate from Illinois. He served in both the Twelfth and Thirteenth Congresses. In 1818 Bond was elected governor. During his term the capital was moved from Kaskaskia to Vandalia and a state banking system was established.

Erected 1979 by The Chester Woman's Club and the Illinois State Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 37° 55.047′ N, 89° 49.61′ W. Marker is in Chester, Illinois, in Randolph County. It can be reached from West Holmes Street (Illinois Route 3) south of Bridge Bypass Road. Marker is located at Evergreen

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Cemetery near his memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 516 W Holmes St, Chester IL 62233, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Illinois — Little Egypt.

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 Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Elias Kent Kane (a few steps from this marker); Bluto (approx. 0.4 miles away); King Blozo (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sherlock and Segar (approx. 0.4 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wimpy (approx. 0.4 miles away); Popeye & The Perennial Pups (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Spirit of 1776 (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chester.

Also see . . .
1. Shadrach Bond on Wikipedia. (Submitted on December 1, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
2. Shadrach Bond (Findagrave.com).

Photographed by Jason Voigt, November 30, 2020

2. Governor Shadrach Bond Marker

Marker, on the right, is located at Evergreen Cemetery.

(Submitted on December 1, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Governor Shadrach Bond memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, November 30, 2020

3. Governor Shadrach Bond memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 432 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 1, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.