Hadley Township near Barry in Pike County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
New Philadelphia Landscape and McWorter Family Cemetery
New Philadelphia Walking Tour
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 5, 2026
1. New Philadelphia Landscape and McWorter Family Cemetery Marker
Before turning onto Ann Street, take a moment to survey the rolling landscape. Most of the blocks before you were never developed; possibly they were too low and swampy. To the southeast, across the fields and nestled in the woods, is the McWorter family cemetery. Here lie Free Frank and Free Lucy McWorter and all of their children: Juda, Sarah, Young Frank, Solomon, Squire, Commodore and Lucy Ann. The cemetery is not open to the public, as it is only accessible through private property[.]
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Erected by NPS Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative, and the New Philadelphia Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Environment • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, New Philadelphia National Historic Site Walking Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 39° 41.792′ N, 90° 57.621′ W. Marker is near Barry, Illinois, in Pike County. It is in Hadley
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Regionally, this marker is in the Illinois River Valley. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. 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: James Washington (1855-1950) (a few steps from this marker); LeMoyne Washington (1913-1998) (a few steps from this marker); Martin and George Kimbro (within shouting distance of this marker); Squire and Louisa McWorter Homestead (within shouting distance of this marker); New Philadelphia Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 5, 2026
2. New Philadelphia Landscape and McWorter Family Cemetery Marker
Also see . . . New Philadelphia National Historic Site. (Submitted on June 11, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 11, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
