Near Kickapoo in Peoria County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Jubilee College

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 23, 2020

1. Jubilee College Marker

Inscription.
Jubilee College, two miles to the north, was established by Philander Chase, first Protestant Episcopal bishop of Illinois, as one of the state's early institutions of higher learning. First students were received in 1840, and the school continued to operate until 1868. Jubilee College is now a state park.

Erected 1935 by The State of Illinois.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Parks & Recreational Areas • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 40° 47.532′ N, 89° 45.93′ W. Marker is near Kickapoo, Illinois, in Peoria County. It is at the intersection of North Princeville Jubilee Road (County Road 5) and U.S. 150, on the right when traveling north on North Princeville Jubilee Road. The marker stands on a turnout northeast of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8517 N Princeville Jubilee Rd, Brimfield IL 61517, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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is in the Illinois River Valley

and in Greater Peoria.

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 Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Jubilee College State Historic Site (approx. 1.9 miles away); Zion Protestant Episcopal Church (approx. 6.9 miles away); a different marker also named Zion Protestant Episcopal Church (approx. 6.9 miles away); Brimfield Vietnam War Anniversary Marker (approx. 7 miles away); L.L. Guyer Log House (approx. 7 miles away); Roll of Honor (approx. 7 miles away); Bell School House Bell (approx. 7 miles away); R. G. LeTourneau's Steel House (approx. 8.2 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Jubilee College State Park. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 17, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Jubilee College, Brimfield, Peoria County, IL.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 23, 2020

2. Jubilee College Marker

Library of Congress website entry (Submitted on October 17, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

3. Philander Chase, American clergyman. Entry in Encyclopedia Britannica (Submitted on May 26, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Jubilee College building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 23, 2020

3. Jubilee College building

Located within Jubilee College State Historic Site, about two miles north of the marker. Constructed between 1839 and 1844, the two-story native sandstone building housed the school’s chapel, classrooms, and dormitory space.(Source: Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Historic Preservation Division)

Philander Chase image. Click for full size.

Matthew B. Brady, ca. 1844-1852 | Courtesy Library of Congress

4. Philander Chase

Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 795 times since then and 78 times this year. Last updated on August 28, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 26, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.