Marshall in Clark County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

James Jones 1921-77

Friends of Libraries U.S.A. Literary Landmarks Register

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 11, 2009

1. James Jones 1921 - 77 Marker

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Inscription. From Here to Eternity author James Jones co-founded The Handy Writers’ Colony (1949-1964) at the West edge of Marshall with his mentor Lowney Turner Handy and her husband, Harry. Jones wrote Some Came Running here before moving to New York and later to Paris and writing other books. Several other Colony writers completed and published novels during those years. The house Jones built at the edge of the Colony Grounds in 1953 still stands.

The house and Colony Grounds are dedicated a Literary Landmark by Friends of Libraries U.S.A.

Erected 2006 by Marshall Friends of the Library, Clark County Historical Society, Marshall Main Street Program, James Jones Literary Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the Literary Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1953.

Location. 39° 23.522′ N, 87° 41.642′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Illinois, in Clark County. It is on Illinois Route 1 just south of Plum Street, on the left when traveling north. located at log cabin "Visitor Center" - parking

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off Plum Street near back of log cabin. (Illinois High #1 - A.K.A.: South Michigan Avenue). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1124 North 8th Street, Marshall IL 62441, 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: Marshall (here, next to this marker); The Archer House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harlan Hall Opera House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Harlan Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); You Are Not Forgotten (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battlefield Cross (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marshall, Illinois (approx. 0.2 miles away); All Gave Some, Some Gave All (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 11, 2009

2. James Jones 1921 - 77 Marker (In Profile)

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 11, 2009

3. James Jones 1921 - 77 Marker

Sign - - Visitors Center image. Click for full size.

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4. Sign - - Visitors Center

Looking North - - Visitors Cabin image. Click for full size.

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5. Looking North - - Visitors Cabin

Marshall Women's Club - Centennial Garden 1988 - 1990 (Plaque) image. Click for full size.

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6. Marshall Women's Club - Centennial Garden 1988 - 1990 (Plaque)

""A past to remember - A future to Mold""

Plaque - - This Tree Planted in Memory image. Click for full size.

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7. Plaque - - This Tree Planted in Memory

It reads:: "" This tree planted in memory of a Special Person TAMMY LETNER 4-30-50 / 2-11-97 ""

"Tammy Letner" Memorial Tree image. Click for full size.

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8. "Tammy Letner" Memorial Tree

"Cindy's Tree" - Memorial Tree image. Click for full size.

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9. "Cindy's Tree" - Memorial Tree

Plaque - - " Cindy's Tree " image. Click for full size.

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10. Plaque - - " Cindy's Tree "

It reads:: "" " Cindy's Tree " Cindy Clark Scarbro 7/30/44 - 10/23/97 Remembered by Friends

Visitors Center - - Log Cabin image. Click for full size.

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11. Visitors Center - - Log Cabin

Plum Street Side - - Visitors Center Log Cabin image. Click for full size.

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12. Plum Street Side - - Visitors Center Log Cabin

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,128 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on October 15, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.