Vandalia in Fayette County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Public Printer

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 10, 2011

1. Public Printer Marker

Inscription.
This is the site of a two-story frame building occupied by Robert Blackwell, State Printer 1818-1832, and publisher of the Laws of the United States. In 1823 he became publisher of the Illinois Intelligencer newspaper. The first periodical in Illinois, the Illinois Monthly Magazine, was printed here in 1826. Colonel Blackwell [1792-1866] was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives 1832-1836 and Senate 1838-1840.

Erected by Illinois State Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.

Location. 38° 57.634′ N, 89° 5.703′ W. Marker is in Vandalia, Illinois, in Fayette County. Marker is on Gallatin Street near 4th Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 406 West Gallatin Street, Vandalia IL 62471, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Charters Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Flack's Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Vandalia (within shouting distance of this marker); Madonna of the Trail

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Second State Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); Cumberland Road (within shouting distance of this marker); First Elective Office (within shouting distance of this marker); First Protest Against Slavery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vandalia.

Also see . . . History of Vandalia, Illinois. City webpage (Submitted on May 12, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 10, 2011

2. Public Printer Marker

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 10, 2011

3. Public Printer Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 572 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 12, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.