Vandalia in Fayette County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Robert K. McLaughlin and wife Isabella
Oct. 25, 1779 - May 29, 1862 [and] Sept. 9, 1791 - June 5, 1868
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 10, 2011
1. Robert K. McLaughlin and wife Isabella Marker
Born in Virginia. State Treasurer 1819-23. Trustee of Vandalia appointed by Legislature 1821. House of Representatives 1826-28. Senate 1828-32 and 1836-38. State Bank Commissioner 1835-37. Registrar of U.S. Land Office. Isabella, niece of Shadrach Bond, first governor of Illinois. Governor resided in their home during legislative sessions.
Erected 1974 by Vandalia Historical Society, in memory of Joseph C. Burtschi.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.
Location. 38° 57.49′ N, 89° 5.548′ W. Marker is in Vandalia, Illinois, in Fayette County. It can be reached from West Edwards 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old State Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Government Officials Buried in the Old State Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Blackwell (within shouting distance of this marker); William C. Greenup (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Attends Funerals (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mary Hall and son James (about 300 feet away); Charles Prentice (about 300 feet away); Ferdinand Ernst (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vandalia.
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Also see . . . Old State Cemetery. City webpage (Submitted on May 14, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 10, 2011
2. Robert K. McLaughlin and wife Isabella Marker
Looking southwest
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 10, 2011
3. Robert K. McLaughlin Grave Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 10, 2011
4. Isabella McLaughlin Grave Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,093 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 14, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
