Tallula in Menard County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Historic Tree

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 9, 2012

1. Historic Tree Marker

Inscription.

To the south stands a mature red hawthorne tree, planted around 1930 under the direction of the Garden Clubs of Illinois to beautify the highways leading to Lincoln's New Salem. Several organizations, including the Civilian Conservation Corps, undertook the task digging hundreds of young native trees from nearby farms and planting them along Illinois Routes 97, 125 and 29. The surviving specimens are a reminder that the people of Illinois have long cherished their association with the 16th President of the United States.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.

Location. 39° 56.702′ N, 89° 50.78′ W. Marker is in Tallula, Illinois, in Menard County. It is at the intersection of Illinois Route 123 and Route 97 on Illinois Route 123. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tallula IL 62688, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois,

specifically in the Illinois River Valley,

and in Greater Springfield.

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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: New Salem (here, next to this marker); Sangamon River (here, next to this marker); Prairie Land (here, next to this marker); The Wayside Hawthorn (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Mentor Graham (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); The New Salem Lincoln League (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Survey of Petersburg (approx. 4½ miles away); The Frackelton State Bank (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tallula.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Lincoln’s Store Partner (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Historic Hawthorne Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 9, 2012

2. Historic Hawthorne Tree

Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 760 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.