Atlanta in Logan County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
September 11 Eagle
This Eagle was carved during the Fall Festival on September 11, 2021, the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001, to honor our First Responders.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 9/11 Attacks. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 2021.
Location. 40° 15.647′ N, 89° 13.869′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Illinois, in Logan County. It is at the intersection of Southwest Arch Street (Old U.S. 66) and Southeast Vine Street, on the right when traveling north on Southwest Arch Street. Marker is located at Xenia Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 SW Arch 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: "Wide Awakes" March in Atlanta (here, next to this marker); "Wisteria Cafι" Mural (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bunyon Giant (within shouting distance of this marker); "Palms Grill Cafι" Mural (within shouting distance of this marker); "Reisch Beer" Mural (within shouting distance of this marker); Snerd Giant (within shouting distance of this marker); The Biggest Friend Your Car Will Ever Have! (within shouting distance of this marker); Phillips 66 Cowboy Giant (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Bunyon's Statue (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.

