Mt. Vernon in Jefferson County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Blacksmith Shop

— Jefferson County Historical Society —

Photographed By Thomas Smith, January 7, 2024

1. Blacksmith Shop Marker

Inscription. Mt. Vernon resident Bill Steffy constructed this replica of the Thomas Atkins Blacksmith Shop in 1993. The former Atkins Blacksmith Shop was located in Waltonville, Illinois. any of the contents of the Blacksmith Shop are original to the Thomas Atkins Shop. There are 4 working forges in the shop and serves as a regular meeting place for the Illinois Valley Blacksmith Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1993.

Location. 38° 19.93′ N, 88° 55.491′ W. Marker is in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, in Jefferson County. Marker is on North 27th Street just north of Caroline Street, on the right when traveling south. Jefferson Co. Historical Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1411 N 27th St, Mount Vernon IL 62864, 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. City Calaboose (here, next to this marker); Goshen Road (within shouting distance of this marker); General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Mt. Vernon Oakwood Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Appellate Court in Mt. Vernon (approx. 1.4

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miles away); Why Is Lincoln Beardless? (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Illinois Supreme Court in Mt. Vernon (approx. 1.4 miles away).

Photographed By Thomas Smith, January 7, 2024

2. Blacksmith Shop Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2024, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 24, 2024, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.