Vandalia in Fayette County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Robert K. McLaughlin Home

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 10, 2011

1. Robert K. McLaughlin Home Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

On this site lived Robert K. McLaughlin, State Treasurer 1820-1823, State Senator 1828-1832, 1836-1837, and Register of the United States Land Office 1837-1845. Here the Governors of Illinois resided when the Legislature was in session. The McLaughlin home was the social center during the time that the capital was in Vandalia.

Erected by Illinois State Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list.

Location. 38° 57.715′ N, 89° 5.625′ W. Marker is in Vandalia, Illinois, in Fayette County. Marker is on Main Street near Kennedy Boulevard (U.S. 51), on the right when traveling west. Marker is immediately west of the Fayette County Museum (former 1860s Presbyterian Church building). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 West Main Street, Vandalia IL 62471, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of

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this marker. House of Divine Worship (within shouting distance of this marker); Internal Improvements (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Ernst Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Ebenezer Capps' Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln and the "Long Nine" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Third State Capitol (about 300 feet away); Lincoln As A Polished Politician (about 300 feet away); First Protest Against Slavery (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vandalia.

Also see . . . History of Vandalia, Illinois. Town webpage (Submitted on May 12, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 10, 2011

2. Robert K. McLaughlin Home Marker

On ground, to left of pathway to left of church building.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 595 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 12, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.