Pontiac in Livingston County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Civil War Memorial - Livingston County Illinois
Photographed by Al Wolf, April 10, 2010
1. Civil War Memorial - Livingston County Illinois Marker
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Soldiers and Sailors
of Livingston County
Erected 1902.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 40° 52.813′ N, 88° 37.729′ W. Marker is in Pontiac, Illinois, in Livingston County. It is at the intersection of Madison Street and North Main Street, on the left when traveling west on Madison Street. The marker is located on the North/East lawn of the Livingston County Courthouse in Pontiac, Illinois. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pontiac IL 61764, 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, 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: Livingston County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Pontiac (within shouting distance of this marker); Desert Storm - War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Pontiac, Illinois (within shouting distance of this marker); County Seat Almost Moved (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Route 66 Illinois (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bob Waldmire Road Yacht (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Original Washington Street Route 66 Bricks (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pontiac.
Also see . . .
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Photographed by Al Wolf, April 10, 2010
2. Full View - - Civil War Memorial - Livingston County Illinois Marker
Photographed by Al Wolf, April 10, 2010
3. Left View - - Civil War Memorial - Livingston County Illinois Marker
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4. Right View - - Civil War Memorial - Livingston County Illinois Marker
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5. Obverse View - - Civil War Memorial - Livingston County Illinois Marker
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6. Left View - - Top Statue
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7. Right View - - Top Statue
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8. Obverse Left View - - Top Statue
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9. Obverse Right View - - Top Statue
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10. Civil War Memorial & Livingston County Courthouse - Pontiac, Illinois
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11. East Side - - Livingston County Courthouse - Pontiac, Illinois
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12. South/East Corner - - Livingston County Courthouse
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13. Gravestone - - Albert D. J. Cashier
Inscription reads: "Albert D J Cashier
Co G
95 Ill Inf
1843 - 1915"
Grave site located in 'Sunny Slope' Cemetery (East drive-way) at Saunemin, which is about twelve (12) miles East of Pontiac in Livingston County.
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14. Albert D. J. Cashier - Born - Jennie Hodgers
(Click photo to see second gravemarker.) It reads: "Albert D. J. Cashier Co G 95 Ill. Inf. Civil War BORN Jennie Hodgers in Clogher Head, Ireland 1843 - - 1915" (This second gravemarker was bought and erected by the Citizens of Saunemin to honor Jennie Hodgers but know as Albert D. J. Cashier.)
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15. Albert D. J. Cashier - - Historic Home
Located in Saunemin on the North/West corner of Maple Avenue and Center Street. It is being restored to honor Jennie Hodgers - a hero of Saunemin. ""Thanks Jennie ! !""
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,428 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. submitted on April 13, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
