Marion in Williamson County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John A. Logan Speech
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 26, 2025
1. John A. Logan Speech Marker
On August 19, 1861, U.S. Congressman John A. Logan delivered his speech on this public square which resulted in this region remaining loyal to the North during the Civil War, 1861-1865.
The 31st Ill. Vol. Infantry Regt. was formed with Logan as its Colonel. He later rose to the rank of Major General.
Erected 1995 by Woodmen of the World.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is August 19, 1861.
Location. 37° 43.841′ N, 88° 55.64′ W. Marker is in Marion, Illinois, in Williamson County. It is at the intersection of Market Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 605½ Tower Square Plaza, Marion IL 62959, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southern Illinois Little Egypt. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: I Shall Stand For This Union (here, next to this marker); Bob Butler Biography (a few steps from this marker); Marion Tornado Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Marion History (a few steps from this marker); Williamson County Jail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Willis Allen House (approx. Ό mile away); Stotlar - De Mattei House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Dedicated to All Veteran in all Wars (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marion.
More about this marker. Located at the southwest part of the tower square.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 6, 2024
2. John A. Logan Speech Marker
Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 6, 2024
3. John A. Logan Speech Marker
Located on the base of a related marker. Marion Cultural and Civic Center in the background.
Dewitt C. Pratt (Public Domain)
4. John A. Logan, c. 1880s
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 26, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 6, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
