Shelbyville in Shelby County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried in Shelby County Memorial

Photographed By Jason Voigt, December 15, 2021

1. Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried in Shelby County Memorial

Inscription. In memory and in honor of the soldiers of the American Revolution buried in Shelby County Illinois

Elijah Biggs • John Cochran • John Jenkins • Obadiah Wade • Isaac Waggoner

Erected 1978 by Daughters of the American Revolution (Kuilka chapter).

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.

Location. 39° 24.411′ N, 88° 47.443′ W. Marker is in Shelbyville, Illinois, in Shelby County. Memorial is on East Main Street (Illinois Route 16) west of Washington Street, on the right when traveling west. Memorial is mounted near the entrance of Shelby County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 E Main St, Shelbyville IL 62565, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lincoln - Thornton Debate (here, next to this marker); "Let's Debate" by John McClarey (a few steps from this marker); Freedom Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldiers and Sailors Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District (within shouting distance of this

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marker); First Commercial Pick-up Baler (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln-Thornton Debate / Lincoln Circuit (within shouting distance of this marker); Anthony Thornton (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shelbyville.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, December 15, 2021

2. Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried in Shelby County Memorial

Memorial is mounted near the entrance (to the left of the doors) of Shelby County Courthouse (it is hard to see because it blends in with the color of the bricks).

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 28, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.