Vandalia in Fayette County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
George Leidig
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 10, 2011
1. George Leidig Marker
Born in Hanover. Died Feb. 3, 1847. Member of Ernst Colony. Builder and operator of Vandalia Hotel. Merchant. Daughter, Olivia Whiteman, friend of the Abraham Lincoln family, unveiled Madonna of the Trail statue.
Erected 1974 by Vandalia Historical Society, in memory of Joseph C. Burtschi.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1837.
Location. 38° 57.438′ N, 89° 5.554′ W. Marker is in Vandalia, Illinois, in Fayette County. It can be reached from South Third Street. Marker is in the Old State Cemetery, near 3rd and Edwards Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vandalia IL 62471, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois. 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: James W. Berry (a few steps from this marker); Elijah Conway Berry (a few steps from this marker); Mary Hall and son James (a few steps from this marker); Charles Prentice (a few steps from this marker); Ferdinand Ernst (a few steps from this marker); Robert Blackwell
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Also see . . .
1. Old State Cemetery. (Submitted on May 17, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Ernst Colony. (Submitted on May 14, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 10, 2011
2. George Leidig Marker and Grave Site
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 767 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 14, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
