Lewistown in Fulton County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Revolutionary War Veterans
Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 22, 2025
1. Revolutionary War Veterans Marker
This courthouse plaza is presented to the people of Fulton County that they may rededicate themselves to the preservation of the freedoms fought for 200 years ago, may all cherish the rich heritage of the past, enjoy the festival of the present, and work for the bright horizons of the future.
Erected 1975 by American Revolution Bicentennial Administration, Fulton County Board, Fulton County Historical Society, Illinois Bicentennial Commission and Spoon River Scenic Drive associates.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of 76, Americas Bicentennial Celebration series list.
Location. 40° 23.81′ N, 90° 9.326′ W. Memorial is in Lewistown, Illinois, in Fulton County. It is on North Main Street (Illinois Route 97) south of Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Memorial is in front of Fulton County Courthouse. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 100 N Main St, Lewistown IL
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Regionally, this memorial is 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lewistown Trail (a few steps from this marker); Fulton County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); World Wars Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Abraham Lincoln (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Narrow Gauge Depot (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rasmussen Blacksmith Shop (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eveland: An Early Mississippian Ceremonial Center (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewistown.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 22, 2025
2. Revolutionary War Veterans Marker
Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 22, 2025
3. Revolutionary War Veterans Marker
In front of Fulton County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
