Eureka in Woodford County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Recruiting Elm

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 23, 2025

1. The Recruiting Elm Marker

Inscription. The site for Eureka students to rally and pledge their loyalty and intent to join the fight during the Civil War. In the Spring of 1861, students flew the Union flag atop the grandiose tree demonstrating their support.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 40° 42.821′ N, 89° 16.151′ W. Marker is in Eureka, Illinois, in Woodford County. It can be reached from East College Avenue north of South Burgess Street. Marker is near the Ronald Reagan Peace Garden, which is on the grounds of Eureka College. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 E College Ave, Eureka IL 61530, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Illinois River Valley

and in Greater Peoria.

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

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the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Berlin Wall (here, next to this marker); Ronald Reagan (a few steps from this marker); Site of Speeches by Douglas and Lincoln (approx. 7.1 miles away); Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District (approx. 7.1 miles away); Illinois Remembers POW/MIA (approx. 7.1 miles away); Stevenson House (approx. 7.2 miles away); Lincoln in Washington (approx. 7.2 miles away); Metamora (Illinois) Honor Roll (approx. 7.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eureka.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 23, 2025

2. The Recruiting Elm Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.