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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Franklin County, Illinois

 
Clickable Map of Franklin County, Illinois and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Franklin County, IL (10) Hamilton County, IL (3) Jackson County, IL (52) Jefferson County, IL (23) Perry County, IL (10) Saline County, IL (36) Williamson County, IL (26)  FranklinCounty(10) Franklin County (10)  HamiltonCounty(3) Hamilton County (3)  JacksonCounty(52) Jackson County (52)  JeffersonCounty(23) Jefferson County (23)  PerryCounty(10) Perry County (10)  SalineCounty(36) Saline County (36)  WilliamsonCounty(26) Williamson County (26)
Benton is the county seat for Franklin County
Adjacent to Franklin County, Illinois
Hamilton County (3)  
Jackson County (52)  
Jefferson County (23)  
Perry County (10)  
Saline County (36)  
Williamson County (26)  
 
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1 Illinois, Franklin County, Benton — Home of John & Mary Logan 1856-1861
On South Main Street (Illinois Route 37) south of Church Street, on the right when traveling north.
John A. Logan 1826-1886, U.S. Representative 1859-1862, 1867-1871 Civil War General 1861-1865, U.S. Senator, 1871-1877, 1879-1886; Vice presidential Candidate with James Blaine 1884. He established Memorial Day as a National holiday in 1868. . . . Map (db m154532) HM
2 Illinois, Franklin County, Benton — Replica of the Statue of Liberty
On South Main Street (Illinois Route 37) south of West Hudelson Street, on the left when traveling south.
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States The Boy Scouts of America dedicate this replica of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty . . . Map (db m307675) HM
3 Illinois, Franklin County, Benton — The First Beatle In America — George Harrison
Near Carter Drive at Public Square, on the right when traveling east.
In the late summer of 1963, four musicians from Liverpool, England — John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr — collectively known as the Beatles, were poised to conquer pop culture and music history. With three hit . . . Map (db m166711) HM
4 Illinois, Franklin County, Sesser — Ever Protect the Freedom for Which They Fought
On Ill. St. Hwy 148 near Crocker Rd., on the right when traveling north.
Cox, Leon. Cox, William Ralph. Dame, William E.. Ehrlich, James I.. Fornear, James M.. Griffin, Richard. Hammonds, James. Houseworth, Wayne. Jones, Howard. McBride, Alvin L.. Pettit, C.E.. Pitchford, Charles. Reiger, Luther. Salz, Rudy. Sink, Walton . . . Map (db m196703) WM
5 Illinois, Franklin County, Sesser — In Honor of Those Who Served Our Country
On W. Franklin Street at Elm St., on the left when traveling east on W. Franklin Street.
In honor of those who served our country, American legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Bates Post 560Map (db m196611) WM
6 Illinois, Franklin County, Sesser — In Memory of All Veterans of All Wars
On Ill. St. Hwy 148 0.5 miles south of Crocker Rd., on the right when traveling north.
In memory of all veterans of all warsMap (db m196650) WM
7 Illinois, Franklin County, Thompsonville — First Settlement in Franklin County
On Southwest End Road west of Miller Road, on the right when traveling south.
First settlement in Franklin Co. made here 1804 by the Browning's, Jordan's, Estes, J. Wm. Barbrey who was killed by Indians and buried near ——————— Jordan block house built 1/4 mi. s.e. 1909. ——————— Liberty M.E. Church organized 1825 by . . . Map (db m289338) HM
8 Illinois, Franklin County, Thompsonville — Log Cabin
On Main Street (County Route 10) south of Division Street, on the right when traveling north.
This log cabin built in 1825 by Nathaniel Jones was donated to the Thompsonville Community Historical Society by Mr. & Mrs. Carl Wittkamp and family.Map (db m289336) HM
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9 Illinois, Franklin County, Thompsonville — Veterans Memorial
On Poplar Street south of Shawneetown Road ( Route 34), on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to Veterans of All WarsMap (db m289334) WM
10 Illinois, Franklin County, West Frankfort — West Frankfort City Hall
On North Emma Street at East Poplar Street, on the right when traveling north on North Emma Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m253650) HM
 
 
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Sep. 10, 2026