Palestine in Crawford County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Gov. Augustus C. French

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 11, 2009

1. Gov. Augustus C. French Marker

Inscription.
On this site stood the home of Augustus C. French (1808-1864) when he was elected the ninth Governor of Illinois.
The early settlers in Illinois came mostly from Southern States so that French, a native of New Hampshire, was the first "Yankee" to be elected Governor.

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.

Location. 39° 0.122′ N, 87° 36.855′ W. Marker is in Palestine, Illinois, in Crawford County. It is on South Pike Street north of West Grand Prairie Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: The Fife Opera House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Auntie Gogin's Store (about 400 feet away); You Are Not Forgotten (about 600 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); United States Land Office (about 600 feet away); Houston-Dickson Store

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Christian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dubois Tavern (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palestine.

Also see . . .
1. Palestine, Illinois. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 21, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Augustus C. French. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 18, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Augustus C. French, Gov. of Illinois, 1846-53 image. Click for full size.

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2. Augustus C. French, Gov. of Illinois, 1846-53

Long View - - Gov. Augustus C. French Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 11, 2009

3. Long View - - Gov. Augustus C. French Marker

A commercial building is now located on the property.

Looking East - - Gov. Augustus C. French Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf

4. Looking East - - Gov. Augustus C. French Marker

Looking West - - Gov. Augustus C. French Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 11, 2009

5. Looking West - - Gov. Augustus C. French Marker

Marker can be seen in the background to the left - past what use to be an old "Art Deco" gas station. (Click photo to see the details.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,251 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 15, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 2. submitted on April 21, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 15, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.