Atlanta in Logan County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Knights of Pythias "Memorial Tree" Stone
Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 23, 2025
1. Knights of Pythias "Memorial Tree" Stone Marker
Organized as Acme Lodge #332 in 1892, the Knights of Pythias's Atlanta chapter, hosted many local events. On November 11, 1921 the lodge dedicated the "Memory Tree to the memory of the unknown soldier of the domain" (Atlanta Argus). The World War I memorial tree's location remains unknown as the memorial stone was moved from its original location to behind the library.
Erected by City of Atlanta, Illinois.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is November 11, 1921.
Location. 40° 15.638′ N, 89° 13.91′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Illinois, in Logan County. It can be reached from the intersection of South East Race Street and South West Arch Street. Marker is located at Atlanta's Route 66 Park, with several other markers. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 S E Race St, Atlanta IL 61723, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois and in Greater Springfield. 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 Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Field Marker Stone (here, next to this marker); 1870 Public School Stone (here, next to this marker); Being the First: African-Americans in Atlanta (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Atlanta High School Cornerstone (a few steps from this
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Other markers no longer nearby. Knights of Pythias "Memorial Tree" Stone (has been replaced with this marker); Field Marker Stone (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); 1870 Atlanta Public School Stone (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Welcome to the Atlanta Route 66 Park (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing); Atlanta High School Cornerstone (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); "Atlanta: Midway on Illinois' Mother Road" Mural (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Drinking Fountain (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
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Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 23, 2025
2. Knights of Pythias "Memorial Tree" Stone Marker
Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 23, 2025
3. Knights of Pythias "Memorial Tree" Stone Marker
Marker is located at Route 66 Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
