Carroliton in Greene County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Thomas Carlin

1789 - 1852

— Sixth Governor of Illinois, 1838 - 1842 —

Thomas Carlin Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Thomas Smith, April 13, 2021

1. Thomas Carlin Marker

Inscription. This monument is erected by the State of Illinois in grateful remembrance of distinguished services

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.

Location. 39° 18.072′ N, 90° 24.475′ W. Marker is in Carroliton, Illinois, in Greene County. It is at the intersection of Fifth Street (U.S. 67) and South Main, on the right when traveling south on Fifth Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 328 Fifth St, Carrollton IL 62016, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Thomas Carlin (a few steps from this marker); Greene County Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (about 300 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); Edward L. Hager (approx. 9.2 miles away); Annie Louis Keller (approx. 9.3 miles away); In Memory of (approx. 10.8 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 10.8 miles away); Veterans Park (approx. 10.9 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 11.2 miles away).

Photographed by Thomas Smith, April 13, 2021

2. Thomas Carlin Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 327 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.