Salem in Marion County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
William Jennings Bryan
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 13, 2016
1. William Jennings Bryan Marker
Lived in Salem, Illinois, from his birth, March 19, 1860, until 1875. A national figure after his “Cross of Gold” speech in 1896, Bryan was the unsuccessful Democratic candidate for President in 1896, 1900, 1908, and served as Secretary of State, 1913-1915. He died in 1925 after the Scopes “Evolution” trial.
Erected 1962 by The Salem Historical—Patriotical Commission and the Illinois State Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 19, 1860.
Location. 38° 38.129′ N, 88° 56.725′ W. Marker is in Salem, Illinois, in Marion County. It is on N. Broadway Avenue (Illinois Route 37) north of Boone Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salem IL 62881, 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Salem, Illinois (a few steps from this marker); Marion County Revolutionary War Soldiers (approx. 0.6 miles away); To The Memory of All Soldiers And Sailors (approx. 0.6 miles away);
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More about this marker. Parking and access to the marker and statue may be found on Vail Street (east of N. Broadway Ave).
Also see . . .
1. William Jennings Bryan. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 25, 2016.)
2. William Jennings Bryan statue. City of Salem IL website entry (Submitted on October 25, 2016.)
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 13, 2016
2. William Jennings Bryan Marker and Statue
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 13, 2016
3. William Jennings Bryan Statue
Photographed by Wikipedia, 1896
4. William Jennings Bryan campaigning for president, October 1896
"You shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold."
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 736 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 25, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 4. submitted on October 24, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
