Near Hudson in McLean County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The World's Largest Square Knot

Artist Morgan Elser

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 16, 2026

1. The World's Largest Square Knot Marker

Inscription.
The Square Knot is among the first knots learned by scouts, and it is a symbol of unity and strength. Scouting has provided over 112 million American you with the everlasting values of leadership, citizenship and outdoors skills, and guides scouts toward a lifetime of achievement.

Dedicated on October 2, 2010 in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America at the W.D. Boyce Council Centennial Camporee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is October 2, 2010.

Location. 40° 38.167′ N, 89° 1.99′ W. Marker is near Hudson, Illinois, in McLean County. It can be reached from Recreation Area Drive. Marker is actually off a road that continues onto the fishing pier and bait shop, in front of Evergreen Lake at Comlara Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12589 Recreation Area Dr, Hudson IL 61748, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

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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 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hubbard House (approx. 3 miles away); Bloomington Airport Former Site (approx. 6.2 miles away); Dead Man's Curve (approx. 8.4 miles away); Henderson's Standard (approx. 8.4 miles away); a different marker also named Dead Man's Curve (approx. 8½ miles away); Fern's Cafe (approx. 8½ miles away); Pure Oil Truck Stop (approx. 8½ miles away); 1954 Route 66 Alignment (approx. 8½ miles away).

Another marker is no longer nearby. Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District (was approx. 5.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 16, 2026

2. The World's Largest Square Knot Marker

in front of Evergreen Lake at Comlara Park

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 16, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.