Macomb in McDonough County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian Homesite

Photographed By Jason Voigt, September 8, 2021

1. Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian Homesite Marker

Inscription. Civil rights activist Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian (1924-2020) was raised in a home on this property from 1930 to 1945. He graduated from Macomb High School and Western Illinois State Teachers College (now WIU). His civil rights activism - helping black Americans - began in Peoria after World War II. He is most noted for his work with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, when he strove for black people to have full rights in several southern cities. Dr. King stated that Vivian was the greatest preacher he had ever seen. He founded several civil rights organizations and the college prep program "Upward Bound." He also crusaded for fundamental human values across America. Vivian was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013.

Erected 2020 by the City of Macomb, the McDonough County Branch of the NAACP and the Illinois State Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Civil Rights. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.

Location. 40° 27.747′ N, 90° 39.795′ W. Marker is in Macomb, Illinois, in McDonough County. Marker is at the intersection of East Adams Street

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and North Mechanic Street, on the right when traveling west on East Adams Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 331 Mechanic St, Macomb IL 61455, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Site (here, next to this marker); In Memory of Commodore Thomas MacDonough, U.S.N. (approx. 0.4 miles away); In Memory of Major General Alexander Macomb (approx. 0.4 miles away); William S. and Dorothy Bailey Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); First McDonough County Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Civil War Soldier Monument at Chandler Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Randolph House Hotel (approx. half a mile away); Old Randolph House (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macomb.

More about this marker. Marker was dedicated on September 26, 2020 with over 100 people in attendance, with many speakers including two of Vivian's daughters.

Also see . . .
1. Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian on Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 13, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
2. Honoring "The Most Noted Resident in Macomb's History". An article from TriStates Public Radio about the unveiling ceremony of this marker. Contains transcripts of the speeches given there. (Submitted on September 13, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed By Jason Voigt, September 8, 2021

2. Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian Homesite Marker

In front of an empty lot

Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.