Murphysboro in Jackson County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Logan Home
Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 3, 2022
1. The Logan Home Marker
Their home faced west with an apple and peach orchard between it and that road. The 20' x 50' two story log building consisted of two rooms on the first and second floors, a central hall and staircase. It was heated by two large sandstone chimneys and later sided to make it look more "genteel."
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The Logans moved into Murphysboro in 1844 and the home fell into disrepair. When it partially burned in 1868, its salvageable first floor was moved to a new location.
A portion of the home's sandstone foundation and chimney base is visible in the building on your right. Built parallel to the original Ft. Massac to Kaskaskia Road its remains are at an angle to the modern street.
Erected 2022 by Revitalize 62966 Art Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.
Location. 37° 45.713′ N, 89° 20.505′ W. Marker is in Murphysboro, Illinois, in Jackson County. It is on South 17th Street south of Edith Street, on the
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Regionally, this marker is in Southern Illinois Little Egypt and in Shawnee Hills. It is also in the American Midwest, 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1914 Logan Day Cornerstone (a few steps from this marker); Pat's Prairie (within shouting distance of this marker); Major General John A. Logan (within shouting distance of this marker); Dalton House (within shouting distance of this marker); The S.S. General Lyon Disaster (within shouting distance of this marker); 1914 Logan Day Relic (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Deal Brothers (approx. 0.2
Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 3, 2022
2. The Logan Home Marker
More about this marker. Some markers sponsored by the Revitalize 62966 group were placed during the summer of 2022.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 229 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
