Shiloh in St. Clair County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Shiloh

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 23, 2023

1. Shiloh Marker

Inscription. The Village of Shiloh was originally called "Three Springs" because of three nearby natural occurring springs. The Tamoroa Indians often camped near the springs for a source of water. Folklore from around 1785 mentions the Indians seeing a "Hairy Wildman and his Son" roaming near the springs. This monument was erected in honor of the first sightings of "Sasquatch and Baby Sasquatch" in Shiloh.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.

Location. 38° 32.849′ N, 89° 55.514′ W. Marker is in Shiloh, Illinois, in St. Clair County. It is on Lebanon Avenue (County Route 2) east of North Green Mount Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is outside Norm's Bargain Barn. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3518 Lebanon Ave, Belleville IL 62221, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater St. Louis.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally,

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it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Clydesdale Horse (a few steps from this marker); Confirmed UFO Sighting (a few steps from this marker); Die Lateiner von Shiloh Tal (approx. 1.4 miles away); The 1st Illinois Freedom Rock (approx. 1.4 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); Yorktown Bicentennial (approx. 1.7 miles away); John Messinger, 1771-1846 (approx. 2.2 miles away); Honoring All That Serve (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 23, 2023

2. Shiloh Marker

Marker is outside Norm's Bargain Barn.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 1,019 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.