Olive Branch in Alexander County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Ole London Farm

Photographed By Allen Gathman, February 20, 2011

1. Ole London Farm Marker

Inscription. In 1879, Nathan London, of St. Louis, bought this 20 acre land tract. His son, Filmore, was deeded the land. Now the Jos. Blakemore family owns it. Ruth B. Chambers, only living grandchild, was honored here, Labor Day, 1999.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Agriculture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 37° 9.35′ N, 89° 21.617′ W. Marker is in Olive Branch, Illinois, in Alexander County. Marker is on Miller City Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Olive Branch IL 62969, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. London School (approx. ¼ mile away); New Hope Missionary Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Thebes Courthouse (approx. 7 miles away); Steamboats on the Mississippi River (approx. 7.3 miles away); Lewis and Clark in Illinois (approx. 7.3 miles away); Confederate Soldiers Memorial (approx. 11.1 miles away); Navy Seabees Memorial (approx. 11.1 miles away); In Honor of Those Who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice (approx. 11.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Olive Branch.

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Photographed By Allen Gathman, February 20, 2011

2. Ole London Farm Marker

Looking west into the farm.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 589 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.