Jacksonville in Morgan County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

William C. Verry

Died March 10, 1877

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 22, 2025

1. William C. Verry UGRR Marker

Inscription.

Underground Railroad "Freedom Train" Conductor

Erected 2025 by Morgan County Historical Society and Diamond Grove Cemetery.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Agriculture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Network to Freedom series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 10, 1877.

Location. 39° 42.556′ N, 90° 15.13′ W. Marker is in Jacksonville, Illinois, in Morgan County. It can be reached from Massey View Road. Marker is in Diamond Grove Cemetery Section K. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 South Lincoln Avenue, Jacksonville IL 62650, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker 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 walking distance of this marker: Henry Irving (a few steps from this marker); Potter's Field (within shouting distance of this marker); Rev. John M. Ellis (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Greater Illinois School for the Deaf Family (about 400 feet away); Elihu Wolcott (about 600 feet away); Julia Wolcott Carter (about 700 feet away); Rev. W. H. Milburn (about 700 feet away); William Chauncey Carter (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jacksonville.

Regarding William C. Verry.

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Excerpted biographical information linked through the QR Code states that Verry, a farmer, was a member of the "Morganian Society, an anti-slavery group that opposed slavery during the 1824 Constitutional Convention."

William C. Verry UGRR and Grave Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 22, 2025

2. William C. Verry UGRR and Grave Markers

William C. Verry Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 22, 2025

3. William C. Verry Markers

William C. Verry QR Code on UGRR Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 22, 2025

4. William C. Verry QR Code on UGRR Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 27, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.