Jacksonville in Morgan County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Greater Illinois School for the Deaf Family
I. S. D. Established 1839
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 22, 2025
1. The Greater Illinois School for the Deaf Family Monument
In memory of the students and members of the greater I. S. D. family
(1845-1895) buried here or elsewhere*.
[Engraving of original building]
Adams, S.* Ammons, T. Andres, E. Asbell, C. Bayles, M. Boothroid, A.
Brauer, E. Brown, M.* Burd, H. Butler, W. Coleman, R. Copher, J.
Craig, J. Crawford, R. Crews, M.
Doyle, M. Duarte, M. Du Puis, F. Edens, A.* George, M. Grant, E.
Hadley, M.* Hagan, J. Hart, J. Hale, J. Held, J. Helmick, E. Herb, W. Hixon, A.* Hixon, G.
Hogan, J. Hokanson, J.* Hopkins, C.* Hosley, W. Hover, C. Hubbard, M.* Innes, A. Innes, E.* Johnson, G. Layne, J. Lighter, W. Linxwiler, C. Luckey, B. Mahuffy, B. Mayette, C.
McIlvain, C.* McKee, J. Medley, S. Milsap, A. Mitchel, H. Moore, H. Moore, J. Mote, W.* Nichols, T. Parkin, E.* Perry, M.* Pope, F.* Poulter, H. Ray, E. Rhoweder, F.
Robertson, A.* Rottler, J.* Sanders, J.* Scribner, A.* Simmons, P. Smallwood, D. Smith, E. Steely, F. Stephens, D.* Stolle, L.* Stout, F. Sullivan, T.
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Vinecore, F. Vise, G. Waddell, N. Watkins, M. Weeding, L. Welch, B. Wilkerson, E. Wilson, C.* Wilson, H.* Wilson, M. Wyllie, J. Younghein, C. Female Male Little Boy
Erected 1989 by Illinois School for the Deaf Alumni Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Charity & Public Work • Communications • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 39° 42.628′ N, 90° 15.112′ W. Marker is in Jacksonville, Illinois, in Morgan County. It can be reached from South Lincoln Avenue. Monument 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: Rev. John M. Ellis (a few steps from this marker); Elihu Wolcott (within shouting distance of this marker); Rev. W. H. Milburn (within shouting distance of this marker); Julia Wolcott Carter (within shouting distance of this marker); William Chauncey Carter (within shouting distance of this marker); William C. Verry
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 22, 2025
2. The Greater Illinois School for the Deaf Family Monument (back)
Also see . . . Illinois School for the Deaf. (Submitted on October 28, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 22, 2025
3. The Greater Illinois School for the Deaf Family Monument
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 22, 2025
4. Original Illinois School for the Deaf Building on Monument
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 44 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 28, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
