Casey in Clark County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Early Settlement of Cumberland
Photographed By Jason Voigt, December 15, 2021
1. The Early Settlement of Cumberland Marker
Inscription.
The Early Settlement of Cumberland. . With the completion of the National Road (Cumberland Road) through Clark County in 1834, a settlement known as Cumberland was established in this vicinity. The settlement consisted mainly of workmen who moved here for the purpose of securing employment on the National Road. Some stayed but many moved on. With the appearance of permanent settlers Ewing Chancellor and Rev. John Doughty, the settlement of Cumberland was established in 1836, and much later was incorporated into the east side of Casey's city limits form 8th Street to 15th Street. Rev. John Doughty is credited with the establishment of the Cumberland Baptist Church and the adjacent cemetery. The church was built in 1850 and demolished in 1953. This was the first religious organization in the area and the first cemetery, which still stands today as part of the Casey Cumberland Cemetery. Two hundred and sixty interments were found when this cemetery was restored in 2016-2017. This restoration was given the 2017 Community Service Award from the Illinois State Genealogical Society.
With the completion of the National Road (Cumberland Road) through Clark County in 1834, a settlement known as Cumberland was established in this vicinity. The settlement consisted mainly of workmen who moved here for the purpose of securing employment on the National Road. Some stayed but many moved on. With the appearance of permanent settlers Ewing Chancellor and Rev. John Doughty, the settlement of Cumberland was established in 1836, and much later was incorporated into the east side of Casey's city limits form 8th Street to 15th Street. Rev. John Doughty is credited with the establishment of the Cumberland Baptist Church and the adjacent cemetery. The church was built in 1850 and demolished in 1953. This was the first religious organization in the area and the first cemetery, which still stands today as part of the Casey Cumberland Cemetery. Two hundred and sixty interments were found when this cemetery was restored in 2016-2017. This restoration was given the 2017 Community Service Award from the Illinois State Genealogical Society.
Erected by the Casey Historical Society and the Casey Township Board.
Location. 39° 18.282′ N, 87° 58.912′ W. Marker is in Casey, Illinois, in Clark County. Marker can be reached from North 10th Street north of East Alabama Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at the east entrance of Casey Cumberland Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 902 E Alabama Ave, Casey IL 62420, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Marker is on the right, at the east entrance of Casey Cumberland Cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 279 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
