Olive Branch in Alexander County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
London School
Photographed By Allen Gathman, February 20, 2011
1. London School Marker
Inscription.
London School. . This memorial recognizes the 109 year legacy of Rev. Nathan London, born a slave in 1830. Known then as "Nate Lundy", he distinguished himself, attaining the rank of sergeant and assistant paymaster in the Union army during the Civil War. His war-time pact with God found him settling in the "horseshoe district" of Alexander County in 1879. Besides his farming and family duties, Rev. London founded and pastored two Baptist churches and influenced the naming and establishment of the London School, a public institution for colored children.
This memorial recognizes the 109 year legacy of Rev. Nathan London, born a slave in 1830. Known then as "Nate Lundy", he distinguished himself, attaining the rank of sergeant and assistant paymaster in the Union army during the Civil War. His war-time pact with God found him settling in the "horseshoe district" of Alexander County in 1879. Besides his farming and family duties, Rev. London founded and pastored two Baptist churches and influenced the naming and establishment of the London School, a public institution for colored children.
Erected by Alexander Board of Commissioners, Burris, Chambers, London Historical Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 37° 9.133′ N, 89° 21.617′ W. Marker is in Olive Branch, Illinois, in Alexander County. Marker is on Miller City Road just south of Island Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Olive Branch IL 62969, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 772 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
