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

R & D Frackelton General Store

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 3, 2014

1. R & D Frackelton General Store Marker

Inscription. The R & D Frackelton General Store opened on this lot in 1857. In 1865, the two-story white frame building that held the dry goods and grocery store expanded to include a bank. In 1889, that building was moved across the alley, where it currently stands. This two-story red brick and stone building was erected in its place. The Frakeltons later decided to devote their entire attention to banking, ending their dry goods and grocery store business.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 40° 0.62′ N, 89° 50.999′ W. Marker is in Petersburg, Illinois, in Menard County. It is on East Jackson Street west of South 7th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Petersburg IL 62675, 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 walking distance of this marker: The Frackelton State Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln the Surveyor (within shouting distance of this marker); The Survey of Petersburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Edgar Lee Masters (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter McCue (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial

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(about 400 feet away); Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District (about 400 feet away); Lincoln in Petersburg (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petersburg.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 3, 2014

2. R & D Frackelton General Store Marker

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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 3, 2014

3. R & D Frackelton General Store

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 571 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 3, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.