Marion in Williamson County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John A. Logan Speech
Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 6, 2024
1. John A. Logan Speech Marker
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. Marker 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: 605 1/2 Tower Square Plaza, Marion IL 62959, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 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); Cross Roads School (approx. 3.4 miles away); Herrin Massacre Memorial (approx. 6.1 miles away); George Rogers Clark (approx. 7.1 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 7.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marion.
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More about this marker. Marker is at the southwest part of the tower square.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 6, 2024
2. John A. Logan Speech Marker
Marker is on the base of a related marker. Looking southwest with Marion Cultural and Civic Center in the background
Photographed By Dewitt C. Pratt
3. John A. Logan, c. 1880s
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 53 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 6, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
