Grayville in White County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Present Site of The Gray Family Cemetery
Former Site of
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 15, 2012
1. Present Site of The Gray Family Cemetery Marker
The first Presbyterian Church in Grayville was organized in 1850 under the leadership of Mrs. Thomasann Gray. In 1868 the members built a small wooden Church on this corner of the cemetery, a gift from a member of the Gray Family.
It was replaced by a large brick structure in 1915. The congregation disbanded in 2005 and the land was returned to the Gray Family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 38° 15.39′ N, 87° 59.786′ W. Marker is in Grayville, Illinois, in White County. It is on Court Street (Illinois Route 1) near South Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 West South Street, Grayville IL 62844, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southern Illinois Little Egypt, in the Tri-State Region, and in the Wabash Valley. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, 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: The Gray Family Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomasanne Payne Home Site (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gray Opera House (about 600 feet away); Gray Mansion (about 700 feet away); Mike Smith's Saloon (approx. 0.2 miles away); "Empire Corner"
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 15, 2012
2. Present Site of The Gray Family Cemetery and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 15, 2012
3. 1915 First Presbyterian Church Cornerstone
Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 832 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 12, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
