Shiloh Valley Township in St. Clair County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Yorktown Bicentennial
1781-1981
This hallowed ground became the final resting place for the brave soldiers and pioneers who fervently believed in "God, home and country."
Erected 1981 by Daughters of the American Revolution (Belleville chapter).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.
Location. 38° 33.582′ N, 89° 53.906′ W. Marker is in Shiloh, Illinois, in St. Clair County. It is in Shiloh Valley Township. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (County Route 2) and Church Street, on the right when traveling east on South Main Street. Marker is in front of Shiloh United Methodist Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 S Main St, O Fallon IL 62269, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The 1st Illinois Freedom Rock (approx. 0.3 miles away); Die Lateiner von Shiloh Tal (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Clydesdale Horse (approx. 1.7 miles away); Shiloh (approx. 1.7 miles away); Confirmed UFO Sighting (approx. 1.7 miles away); C-141B Starlifter (approx. 1.8 miles away); KC-135E Stratotanker (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.