Cairo in Alexander County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Lansden Park Gazebo

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 28, 2024

1. Lansden Park Gazebo Marker

Inscription. The cupola on top of this gazebo originally came from The Andrew Lohr Home located across the street at 2710 Walnut. The house was erected about 1892 and occupied by Lohr, one of Cairo's earliest residents. Lohr operated a bottling facility at 424 8th Street. The cupola was rescued by Cairo Police Officers Michael Bryan and James “Dee” Harris, II, before the house was razed. The gazebo at Lansden Park was facilitated by Cairo Mayor James E. Wilson, designed by Monica L Smith, and erected by Cairoite Tim Gibson with the help of the Cairo Public Utility Company. Funding for this project was provided by a grant from Modern Woodmen of America.

Erected 1996.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 37° 0.455′ N, 89° 11.053′ W. Marker is in Cairo, Illinois, in Alexander County. It can be reached from the intersection of Holbrook Avenue and 27th Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cairo IL 62914, United States of America.

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Regionally, this marker is in Southern Illinois — Little Egypt.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

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: Riverlore (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Magnolia Manor (approx. 0.2 miles away); African American Troops in the Civil War (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Historic First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); President Clinton Visits Cairo, Illinois (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Cairo Public Library (approx. 0.7 miles away); Mary J. Safford (approx. 0.7 miles away); York the Slave (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cairo.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 28, 2024

2. Lansden Park Gazebo Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.