Columbia in Monroe County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Gedern - Columbia Sister Cities since 1993

Photographed by Thomas Smith, May 18, 2021

1. Gedern - Columbia Sister Cities since 1993 Marker

Inscription. This engraved stone was presented to Sister City of Columbia, Il. By our Sister City Gedern, Germany in honor of the 25th anniversary of our partnership and friendship. The pedestal was donated by Luhr Bros, Inc. Dedicated in 2021

Erected 2021.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Peace. A significant historical year for this entry is 1993.

Location. 38° 26.508′ N, 90° 11.924′ W. Marker is in Columbia, Illinois, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street and Cherry Street, on the right when traveling east on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 S Rapp Ave, Columbia IL 62236, 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Columbia (here, next to this marker); Old Engine House & Faust Dry Goods (a few steps from this marker); Columbia Star Printing Co (within shouting distance of this marker); Roessler Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Miller-Fiege House (within shouting distance of this marker); Breidecker House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schaefer House (about 500 feet away); Franklin Inn & Buck Tavern (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Miller-Fiege Home (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Thomas Smith, May 18, 2021

2. Gedern - Columbia Sister Cities since 1993 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 288 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.