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

Historic Site

Photographed By Jason Voigt, September 8, 2021

1. Historic Site Marker

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Cordy Tindell (C.T.) Vivian. Born July 30, 1924 in Booneville Missouri, to Robert Cordie and Euzetta Tindell. In 1930 C.T., his mother and grandmother migrated to Macomb, Illinois. C.T. attended and graduated from Macomb schools in 1942. He attended Western Illinois University where he was sports editor and athlete. After graduation he moved to Peoria and worked at the Carver Center as a Director. Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian would go on to be an integral part of the Civil Rights Movement and a Lieutenant of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King.

Erected by Historic Preservation Commission, City of Macomb, Illinois.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights. A significant historical date for this entry is July 30, 1924.

Location. 40° 27.747′ N, 90° 39.794′ W. Marker is in Macomb, Illinois, in McDonough County. Marker is at the intersection of East Adams Street and 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

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of this marker. Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian Homesite (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. Booneville is actually spelled "Boonville"

Also see . . . C.T. Vivian on Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 13, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed By Jason Voigt, September 8, 2021

2. Historic Site Marker

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 112 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.