Glen Carbon in Madison County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Yanda Log Cabin

Photographed by Jason Voigt, December 28, 2020

1. Yanda Log Cabin Marker

Inscription. The Yanda Log Cabin was built in 1853 by Austrian immigrant William Yanda, a blacksmith. The family owned the property for at least three generations, including Frank Yanda, Jr., an early mayor.

This cabin was restored in 1992 by Glen Carbon volunteers.

Erected 2018 by Illinois State Society and National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.

Location. 38° 45.015′ N, 89° 58.784′ W. Marker is in Glen Carbon, Illinois, in Madison County. It is on South Main Street north of Birger Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 148 S Main St, Glen Carbon IL 62034, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater St. Louis.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

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 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: Village Hall & Firehouse (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Cecila's Church Fence (about 600 feet away); Glen Carbon Heritage Museum (about 700 feet away); Madison Coal Corporation Coal Mine #1 & Clover Leaf Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); Railroads (approx.

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0.2 miles away); Churches (approx. 0.2 miles away); Glen Carbon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Glen Carbon Won the Inter-City Championship in 1934 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Carbon.

Also see . . . Heritage Museum and Log Cabin. From the Village of Glen Carbon's website. Yanda raised ten children while living here. In later years, a house was built around the cabin. It was discovered in 1989, leading the Village to purchase the former log cabin. Many family events take place at Yanda Log Cabin and tours are held. (Submitted on December 28, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed by Jason Voigt, December 28, 2020

2. Yanda Log Cabin Marker

Marker/plaque is on the far left on a stone

Photographed by Jason Voigt, December 28, 2020

3. Yanda Cabin

Additional marking next to the marker

Supplementary plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, December 28, 2020

4. Supplementary plaque

This is mounted next to the entrance of the cabin

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 453 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 28, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.