Paris in Edgar County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Zion's Camp March
Through Edgar County
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 11, 2009
1. Zion's Camp March Marker
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Inscription.
Zion's Camp March. Through Edgar County. In 1834, Joseph Smith, prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS), together with about 200 LDS Volunteers from Kirtland, Ohio, marched to assist threatened church members in Jackson County, Missouri. Called “Zion’s Camp,” this armed group crossed the Wabash River into Edgar County on May 24, encamped near the river, and after observing the Sabbath passed through Paris on May 26, causing uneasiness among local residents who misunderstood their purpose. The trek of “Zion’s Camp” provided Brigham Young and other LDS leaders with a model for organizing their later exodus from Nauvoo, Illinois, to Utah in 1846.
In 1834, Joseph Smith, prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS), together with about 200 LDS Volunteers from Kirtland, Ohio, marched to assist threatened church members in Jackson County, Missouri. Called “Zion’s Camp,” this armed group crossed the Wabash River into Edgar County on May 24, encamped near the river, and after observing the Sabbath passed through Paris on May 26, causing uneasiness among local residents who misunderstood their purpose. The trek of “Zion’s Camp” provided Brigham Young and other LDS leaders with a model for organizing their later exodus from Nauvoo, Illinois, to Utah in 1846.
Erected 2000 by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and The Illinois State Historical Society.
Location. 39° 36.688′ N, 87° 41.765′ W. Marker is in Paris, Illinois, in Edgar County. Marker is on North Central Avenue south of East Wood Street, on the left when traveling south. Mrker is located on the South/West corner
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of the Edgar County Courthouse lawn in Paris, Illinois. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paris IL 61944, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . 1. Courtesy: "Three-peaks.net"::. On this link is a list of the names of the men, women, and, children that was part of the "Zion's Camp March"... (Submitted on October 16, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
2. Courtesy: "Mormon Historic Sites Registry" ::. Added information about the "Zion's Camp March". A good read. .. (Submitted on October 16, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 11, 2009
2. Looking North - - Obverse Side of Zion's Camp March Marker
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 11, 2009
3. Long Range View - - Zion's Camp March Marker
(For this photo you need to - - Click photo to "SEE" the details.) The marker can be seen in the extreem background - at the lower left of the photo. It is to the left of the red car...
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 11, 2009
4. The Courthouse of Edgar County was built in 1891 . . .
Due to the full growth trees around the courthouse -and- the Super-Size of the Courthouse it is difficult to photograph the structure in one photo. (What photos that will follow are the best efforts.)
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 11, 2009
5. West Lawn - Water Fountain
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6. Few Steps Away - - Geodetic Survey "Bench Mark"
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 11, 2009
7. Edgar County Courthouse at Zion's Camp March Marker
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 11, 2009
8. Left View - - Edgar County Courthouse
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 11, 2009
9. Right View - - Edgar County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,421 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 16, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 5, 6. submitted on October 18, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 7, 8, 9. submitted on October 16, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.