Palestine in Crawford County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Cullom Homestead
Photographed by Al Wolf
1. Cullom Homestead Marker
Here stood the home of Edward N. Cullom who with Joseph Kitchell platted the Village of Palestine in 1818. They donated to the county the land including the Public Square for the County Seat. Early court sessions were held in the Cullom home.
Erected 1962 by Citizens of Palestine, Illinois State Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.
Location. 39° 0.072′ N, 87° 36.609′ W. Marker is in Palestine, Illinois, in Crawford County. It is on South Jackson Street north of East Harrison Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 South Jackson Street, Palestine IL 62451, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois and in the Wabash Valley. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. 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: Old Christian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Houston-Dickson Store (about 400 feet away); Dubois Tavern (about 600 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); You Are Not Forgotten (about 700 feet away); Auntie Gogin's Store
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Also see . . . Historical Palestine, IL - A Town for Yesteryear and for Today. Heroes, Heroines, and History website entry (Submitted on December 18, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 11, 2009
2. Looking North / West - - Cullom Homestead Marker
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 11, 2009
3. Looking North - - Cullom Homestead Marker
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 11, 2009
4. Looking North / East - - Cullom Homestead Marker
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 11, 2009
5. Looking East - - Cullom Homestead Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,421 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 15, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
