Pleasant Plains in Sangamon County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Peter Cartwright
Near Pleasant Plains the famous Methodist circuit rider, Peter Cartwright, made his home from 1824 until his death in 1872. His powerful preaching led many thousands into the church, and made him a dominant figure in the religious life of Illinois for half a century.
Erected 1934 by State of Illinois.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.
Location. 39° 52.541′ N, 89° 54.932′ W. Marker is in Pleasant Plains, Illinois, in Sangamon County. Marker is at the intersection of Illinois Route 125 and Grant Street, on the right when traveling west on State Route 125. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pleasant Plains IL 62677, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Clayville Tavern (approx. 1.2 miles away); Clayville (approx. 1.2 miles away); Mentor Graham (approx. 6 miles away); New Salem (approx. 6 miles away); Sangamon River (approx. 6 miles away); Historic Tree (approx. 6 miles away); Prairie Land (approx. 6 miles away); The New Salem Lincoln League (approx. 8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pleasant Plains.
Also see . . .
1. Peter Cartwright. Christian Hall of Fame website entry (Submitted on November 10, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Peter Cartwright (1785-1872). Mr. Lincoln & Friends website entry (Submitted on May 3, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2011, by Larry Senalik of Pleasant Plains, Illinois. This page has been viewed 903 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 30, 2011, by Larry Senalik of Pleasant Plains, Illinois. 2. submitted on November 10, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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