Shiloh Township near Mount Vernon in Jefferson County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Koy Cabin

— Jefferson County Historical Village Museum —

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 7, 2023

1. Koy Cabin Marker

Inscription. Constructed in Casner township Jefferson County by August and Anne Koy. The original structure was two (2) stories with two (2) rooms. The Artifacts displayed in the Koy Cabin represent items customarily used in the daily life of early Jefferson County residents. Appliances, furnishings and utensils date to the second half of the 19th century. The west room houses a collection of cooking stoves from the period.

Erected by Jefferson County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 38° 19.965′ N, 88° 55.489′ W. Marker is near Mount Vernon, Illinois, in Jefferson County. It is in Shiloh Township. It can be reached from North 27th Street north of Caroline Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker and cabin are on a trail at the Jefferson County Historical Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1411 N 27th Street, Mount Vernon IL 62864, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

It is also

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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: Clifton Cabin (here, next to this marker); Hickory Hill School (within shouting distance of this marker); Goshen Road (within shouting distance of this marker); General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); City Calaboose (within shouting distance of this marker); Road Grader (within shouting distance of this marker); The WPA Outhouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Vernon.

Koy Cabin and Marker. Identification marker states cabin was built in 1889 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 7, 2023

2. Koy Cabin and Marker. Identification marker states cabin was built in 1889

Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 137 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.