Near Ellis Grove in Randolph County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Home of Pierre Menard
First Lieutenant Governor of Illinois
— 1766-1844 —
Photographed By Jason Voigt, November 30, 2020
1. Home of Pierre Menard Marker
Erected 2007 by Illinois State Society and National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.
Location. 37° 57.678′ N, 89° 54.344′ W. Marker is near Ellis Grove, Illinois, in Randolph County. Marker can be reached from Kaskaskia Street (County Route 6) west of Shawneetown Trail (County Route 3). Marker is on the grounds of Pierre Menard Home State Historic Site, on the path from the east parking lot to the east end of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4230 Kaskaskia St, Ellis Grove IL 62241, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named The Home of Pierre Menard (within shouting distance of this marker); Looking For a Few Good Men (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Fort Kaskaskia (approx. ¼ mile away); Garrison Hill Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Dedicated in Memory of George Rogers Clark (approx. 0.6 miles away); Kaskaskia Village (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fort Kaskaskia Shelter
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1. Pierre Menard House. Wikipedia entry:
This historic Colonial-style home was added to the National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks in 1970. It stands as the only testament to where the first state capital once stood in its original place. (Submitted on December 2, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
2. Pierre Menard Home. Illinois Department of Natural Resources website entry (Submitted on December 2, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
via NPS, unknown
2. Pierre Menard House
National Register of Historic Places Site of National Significance
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Photographed By Jason Voigt, November 30, 2020
3. Home of Pierre Menard Marker
Marker is off the sidewalk path to the house
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 2, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 2. submitted on April 23, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on December 2, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
