On South Washington Street east of Water Street, on the left when traveling east.
In 1796 Major James Vance Lusk, Revolutionary War veteran, and his wife Sarah, daughter of Gen. James McElwaine, led a party of 35 - half of them children - from Washaw, South Carolina to a site in Kentucky, opposite the mouth of Lusk Creek.
Lusk . . . — — Map (db m155008) HM
On Madison Street just east of Columbus Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
The cabin was located on a farm, near Azotus, when it was purchased by John Thomas Davidson in 1882. It was moved to the present site in 1993 when it was presented to Pope County Historical Society by R. C. Davidson, grandson of John Thomas. . . . — — Map (db m161403) HM
On East Main Street west of Columbus Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In the fall of 1803, Captain Meriwether Lewis and William Clark passed this place with about twenty men on their way westward. At that time, there were a few residents and Lusk's ferry located nearby. Most likely, the Expedition party visited . . . — — Map (db m154572) HM
On East Main Street west of Columbus Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to the memory of all Pope County veterans who gave their lives in combat service of their country
Spanish-American War - William H. Baker
World War I - Coy R. Crawford William Percy McGowan Mike Richerdson Willie . . . — — Map (db m237102) WM
On East Main Street west of Columbus Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of Sarah Lusk
The brave pioneer woman who founded the town of Golconda, first called Sarahville, a century and a quarter ago.
She established the first ferry across the Ohio River at this place, which she operated with the . . . — — Map (db m155071) HM
On U.S. 45 0.1 miles east of East Walnut Street, on the left when traveling east.
This area of some 143 acres located approximately two miles south of Carrier Mills was inhabited by prehistoric people throughout three different archaeological periods. Until the turn of the century, the South Fork of the Saline River was a . . . — — Map (db m146461) HM
On U.S. 45 just west of Maple Street, on the left when traveling west.
In memory of all our sons who so nobly served their country in World War II Kelly Gulley Willie Bivens Harry Akins Charles Thomas Dalton James Earl Roper James Burton Harrison Rexal L. Martin James Henry Turner Harry Byron Rann . . . — — Map (db m192079) WM
On Locust Street west of 1st Street, on the right when traveling west.
The City of Daffodils, it was founded in 1857 by Judge Samuel Elder and Joseph Read. Originally named Elder-Reado, legend has it that the name was changed by railroad sign painters who thought the spelling incorrect. The junction of the pioneer . . . — — Map (db m146458) HM
On State Street (Illinois Route 142) at Old Broughton Road on State Street.
Here was located the home of Samuel Elder, cofounder of Elder-Redo now called Eldorado. Judge of the county court 1849-1856, school commissioner, collector, Internal Revenue, Justice of the Peace, and farmer. He and his son, William, together with . . . — — Map (db m146459) HM
On Raleigh Road west of Wolf Creek Road, on the left when traveling east.
Wolf Creek Primitive Baptist Church was organized sometime before 1830. The first meetings were held in the brown blockhouse which was located where the flagpole now stands which was on the Kaskaskia Trail, the vestiges of which can be seen running . . . — — Map (db m146462) HM
On Veterans Drive south of Crockett Street, on the left when traveling north.
On September 28, 1963, America got its first taste of English rock 'n' roll. Five months before the beginning of "Beatlemania," before the Beatles played on the "Ed Sullivan Show," George Harrison, lead guitarist for the British band, became the . . . — — Map (db m192053) HM
On Eldorado Road west of Wolf Creek Road, on the right when traveling west.
The Kaskaskia Trail was an early pioneer trail that played an important part in the history and development of Saline County. The trail extended from Shawneetown on the Ohio River, past the salt works near Equality and on to Kaskaskia, the capital . . . — — Map (db m146457) HM
On West Main Street at N. Park on West Main Street.
Dedicated in Grateful tribute to the men and women who served and those who made the supreme sacrifice. American Revolution, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish American War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam Era, Gulf War . . . — — Map (db m247883) WM
On East Main Street (Illinois Route 34) at Hickory Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
Oldest active Methodist Church in Saline County. Organized prior to 1845. Present church erected 1896. Dedicated to fulfillment of Christ's council to us all. — — Map (db m192044) HM
On West Main Street (Illinois Route 34) west of South West Street, on the right when traveling east.
From the creation of Saline County in 1847 to the end of the century the production of tobacco was the principal industry. In 1870 Saline County had the highest tobacco production in the state.
The Webber brothers of Galatia and Raleigh were . . . — — Map (db m192045) HM
Near South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the right when traveling north.
The Aydolette barn is a double-crib design, which includes a corncrib on the east end and a crib on the west end for housing stock. Before mechanization, wheat was cut with a scythe, shocked in the field, and then brought to the thrashing floor. The . . . — — Map (db m146553) HM
Near South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the right when traveling north.
The Aydolettes, French pioneers from Kaskaskia, built this cabin in 1849. It was originally located in the community of Somerset which was the first settlement in Saline County. In 1853, a second room was added saddlebag fashion with a large . . . — — Map (db m146552) HM
Near South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Migration into Illinois began with the French from 1690 and reached its' peak about 1750 mostly along the Mississippi. English settlement began in Ernest in 1790 but these settlements had important differences in the way they were begun. The French . . . — — Map (db m146830) HM
Near South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Society of Friends (Quakers) built the Cain Church in 1871 as their meetinghouse and has since been used by several denominations. It was originally located southwest of Harrisburg in Section 20. — — Map (db m146832) HM
Near South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the right when traveling north.
The Chenault School was built in 1919 to replace the original log cabin school built in 1859. It was moved from the original site located in Section 8 of Raleigh Township in 1971 and contains the original desks, blackboards, and books. — — Map (db m146554) HM
On East Walnut Street east of North Mill Street, on the right when traveling east.
Pioneering black physician James Henry Lewis (1888-1963) was born in North Carolina. Because of limited educational opportunities available to black students at that time and place, he moved to Illinois, where he worked to put himself through . . . — — Map (db m192052) HM
On Sherpherd Dr. 0.1 miles Davenport Dr., on the left when traveling north.
Lest they be forgotten dedicated Memorial day may 25,2020, In honor of Don Cooper, who spent many years pouring his heart and soul into little Arlington. — — Map (db m248021) HM
Near South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the right when traveling north.
These kettles date from the 1850's when they were used in the local salt industry. Naturally occurring salt brine was pulled from the ground then boiled in numerous kettles to produce salt. Saline County derived its name from these salt wells or . . . — — Map (db m146833) HM
On East Poplar Street (Illinois Route 34) at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on East Poplar Street.
James A. Harris moved to this area in the 1820s and established a sawmill and mule barn near the present corner of Vine and Church streets. Harris, John Cain, John Pankey and James Yandall donated land for the town site, platted in 1853. The area . . . — — Map (db m119593) HM
On South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the left when traveling south.
In the butchering process a hog was killed then scalded in a kettle of hot, but not boiling water. Scalding loosened the hair, allowing its removal by scraping if the water was too cool or too hot then the hair was not loosened making scraping . . . — — Map (db m247354) HM
On Shepherd Drive at Leinbach Road, on the left when traveling east on Shepherd Drive.
This tablet is dedicated to the memory of the Revolutionary Soldiers buried in Saline County, Illinois.
Reuben Bramlet Malachi Hereford Thomas Hamilton Lewis Howell William Roak — — Map (db m247793) WM
Near South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the right when traveling north.
This cabin was also known as the Wilson Cabin, the mystery cabin and the Dodd Gibson property. The cabin was built about 1790 on a cliff's edge overlooking the Ohio River at Elizabethtown, Illinois. The site afforded a view of the river more than 10 . . . — — Map (db m146878) HM
On North Vine Street at East Locust Street, on the right when traveling north on North Vine Street.
This Clock was preserved by the Saline County Historical Society and donated to Harrisburg Operation Pride for the people of Saline County. The clock and the bell was manufactured by the Howard Clock Company of Boston, Mass. and was in use from . . . — — Map (db m119595) HM
On South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the right when traveling south.
This cemetery, called the Pauper Cemetery has burials going as far back as 1849 contains stone markers with record of 263 burials at least 60 of which were children. These records indicate that not only people from the Poor Farm were buried here but . . . — — Map (db m146551) HM
Near South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the right when traveling north.
This building was erected in 1877 for the residency of the poor of Saline County.
The building and its site is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. — — Map (db m146558) HM
Near South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the right when traveling north.
This house, built in 1877 with an addition in 1904 was the effort of the culture of that era to take care of the poor. As early as 1819, the Illinois General Assembly enacted a Pauper Bill requiring county commissioners to appoint overseers of the . . . — — Map (db m146550) HM
On East Locust Street at North Skaggs Street, on the right when traveling east on East Locust Street.
Actress Virginia Gregg was born at 325 East Locust Street in Harrisburg on March 6, 1916. In an acting career spanning 40-plus years, she appeared in no less than 1,200 radio and television dramas, and more than 40 motion pictures, usually in . . . — — Map (db m192050) HM
On Brennon Drive south of West Ogara Street, on the right when traveling south.
Founded in 1931 to honor those from Saline County who paid the Ultimate Sacrifice
Remember these are hallowed grounds
Be Respectful
Tread Lightly
Speak Softly
Rededicated in 2020 — — Map (db m248365) HM WM
On North Main Street at Church Street ( Route 34), on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
Two hundred feet east of here was the Ingersoll law office. Ebon Clark Ingersoll and Robert Green Ingersoll, his younger brother, before they moved to Peoria, had a successful law practice in the Saline County Circuit Court which met in Raleigh, the . . . — — Map (db m192047) HM
On Wilson Street (U.S. 45) 0.3 miles north of Battleford Road (Chestnut Street) (County Highway 16), on the right when traveling north.
World War I Richardson, Michael Army World War II Knowles, Clifford Lee Marine Mitchell, Leonard L. Army Bynum, Quentin Army Buckner, Cecil Windel Navy . . . — — Map (db m312698) WM
On Roosevelt Street just south of Stonefort Road (County Highway 16), on the left when traveling south.
From 1870 through the next hundred years, trains reigned in southern Illinois. The presence of natural resources coal, timber and fertile farmland led to the establishment of railroad lines to transport goods to distant markets. Communities . . . — — Map (db m312994) HM
On Bald Knob Road 5 miles west of Chestnut Road, on the left when traveling south.
With more funds in hand, Wayman Presley and W.H. Lirely were able to employ St. Louis, Missouri architect, and South African native, Henry Rush, to be the one to oversee the design and construction of the Cross. By the spring of 1959, the base . . . — — Map (db m286995) HM
On Bald Knob Road 5 miles west of Chestnut Road, on the left when traveling south.
In the late 1940s, Wayman Presley set up a three-year campaign to purchase Bald Knob Mountain, which in 1948 cost about $250,000. Through this campaign, 116 individuals from 34 counties and 5 states each committed $100 towards the purchase. These . . . — — Map (db m287000) HM
On Bald Knob Road 5 miles west of Chestnut Road, on the left when traveling south.
The concept for the Bald Knob Cross of Peace dates back to 1936, when two well-known southern Illinois natives, Wayman Presley (a rural mail carrier) and his pastor, Rev. W.H. Lirely, first discussed the need for a place where people of all . . . — — Map (db m286999) HM
On Bald Knob Road 5 miles south of Chestnut Road, on the left when traveling south.
The new millennium brought several changes to the Bald Knob Cross of Peace. During the early 2000s, the Cross was faced with (and greatly affected by) both external and internal deterioration caused by lack of interest in the organization. . . . — — Map (db m286993) HM
On Bald Knob Road 5 miles west of Chestnut Road, on the left when traveling south.
Even with the generous donations that were being sent in, there were still not enough funds to continue with the construction plans for the Cross.
Left without many choices, Wayman Presley decided to take a leave of absence . . . — — Map (db m286997) HM
On Bald Knob Road 5 miles Chestnut Road, on the left when traveling south.
Today on this hill stands a cross, the primary symbol of the Christian faith. For thousands of years, millions and millions of people have found new life and hope through the faith in God this symbol represents. It is the hope and prayer of the Bald . . . — — Map (db m287066) HM
Near Bald Knob Road 5 miles south of Milligan Hill Road, on the left when traveling south.
Who shared a vision of the cross of peace in 1937, and dedicated the rest of his life to building and maintaining it.
Dedicated 1993 by his wife Tressie S. Presley — — Map (db m285226) HM
On Illinois Route 127 0.3 miles south of Landreth Road, on the right when traveling north.
This property was placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United Sates Department of the Interior in 2025. Established in 1873, Rendleman Orchards represents a rare and enduring example of a multi-generational family farm in . . . — — Map (db m299649) HM
On North Main Street at Young Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
Plaque 1
Illinois Medal of Honor Recipents
The Medal of Honor was established during the Civil War and is the highest military decoration for bravery that can be awarded to any individual in the United States.
The . . . — — Map (db m191549) WM
On West Davie Street west of South Main Street ( Route 146), on the right when traveling west.
In 1851, when the Illinois Central Railroad began surveying land in Union County, the county seat of Jonesboro was thought to be the logical choice for the location of the tracks. However, the city fathers declined to pay the required $50 . . . — — Map (db m161071) HM
Near Interstate 57 at milepost 32, 1.5 miles north of Route 146, on the right when traveling north.
Raised by Patty Boner, West Frankfort; given to Navy recruiter Don Lingle, Anna; and auctioned by L. Oard Sitter, Anna around the State of Illinois for over $19,000,000 in WW II War Bonds — — Map (db m117467) HM WM
On Illinois Route 146 east of McCloud Loop, on the right when traveling east.
Buried here: King Neptune; Famous Navy Mascot Pig
Auctioned for $19,000,000.00 in War bonds.
1942-1946 to help make a free world.
This memorial site dedicated by Don C. Lingle, PNAC, NR-R
To the millions of people, who gave their . . . — — Map (db m161010) HM
On N Main Street at Young Ave., on the right when traveling north on N Main Street.
To all who fought and lost their lives , to all who served in conflicts around the world in peace and war time past and present. — — Map (db m191112) WM
Near Interstate 57 2 miles north of Route 146, on the right when traveling south.
Home to thousands of men, women, and children, the Cherokee Nation once spread across parts of Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama. The 1830 Indian Removal Act required that the Cherokee surrender their land and move west.
In . . . — — Map (db m161434) HM
On West Monroe Street 0.1 miles west of North Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
This memorial is dedicated to all veterans of Union County. The greatest men and women who have ever walked the face of the earth.
Many gave all, offered their lives for the freedom America stands for. No greater sacrifice can be made, to . . . — — Map (db m191195) WM
On North Main Street at Young Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
Those of this community who gave their lives in service of our country in World War Two
Stanley H. Aldridge 1917-1944
Woodrow R. Aldridge 1912-1944
Oren M.C. Allen 1916-1945
Collan A. Appel 1914-1944
William J. Bass . . . — — Map (db m191206) WM
On Illinois Route 146 west of Berryville Road, on the right when traveling east.
Union County was created January 2, 1818, when Illinois was still a territory. County commissioners established Jonesboro as the county seat on land donated by John and Juliet Grammer.
During the frigid winter of January 1839, thousands of . . . — — Map (db m161167) HM
Young Abraham Lincoln "lost his taste" for politics and was content with his thriving law practice after having served four terms in the Illinois Legislature in the 1830's and a term in Congress in the 1840's. However, several national events . . . — — Map (db m161073) HM
On West Broad Street (Illinois Route 146) at Main Street ( Route 127), on the right when traveling east on West Broad Street.
On September 15, 1858, in the midst of the senatorial campaign of that year, Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas met at Jonesboro in the third of the famous series of debates which made Lincoln a national figure. The debate was held in a grove . . . — — Map (db m160956) HM
On North Main Street 0.1 miles north of Whitlock Street, on the left when traveling north.
In Commemoration
on the afternoon of
September the 15th, 1858
upon this acre in the Jonesboro fair-grounds
and as rival candidates for the United States
Senatorship from the State of Illinois.
Abraham Lincoln
and
Stephen A. . . . — — Map (db m62732) HM
On North Main Street at Broad Street ( Route 146), on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
In 1858, Jonesboro was the bustling county seat of one of the state's oldest counties. Founded in 1818, Jonesboro was located on twenty acres donated by John Grammer. Several early politicians came from Jonesboro, including Representative John . . . — — Map (db m161075) HM
On Saint Johns Road 0.3 miles east of Jonesboro Quarry Road, on the right when traveling west.
St. John's Cemetery contains the graves of four Revolutionary War Soldiers.
Jacob Hileman, born July 20, 1762 in Northampton Co., Pennsylvania. As a private he served in the 4th company, 3rd battalion. Northampton County Militia in 1778 . . . — — Map (db m207797) HM WM
On Illinois Route 3 south of Route 146, on the right when traveling south.
Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and their party passed this place on their way west. Here they crossed the river to visit Cape Girardeau. The next day they were relieved to find Nathaniel Pryor, a recruit who had gone hunting two days earlier . . . — — Map (db m161186) HM
On Illinois Route 3 south of Route 146, on the right when traveling south.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition had a scientific mission as well as others. President Jefferson urged them to study the flora and fauna along their route. When passing through this area, they noted the abundant pines and cedars, unique limestone . . . — — Map (db m161204) HM
On Ohio River Scenic Byway (State Road 62) 0.2 miles west of East Hiawatha Heights, on the left when traveling west.
Captain Winfield Scott Paris piloted riverboats for 45 years, including many of the famous steamboats and paddlewheelers that navigated the Ohio River.
Captain Paris, born May 20, 1848 in Kentucky to Dabner Cosby and Mary ReynoldsParis, was one . . . — — Map (db m207102) HM
On South Wyandotte Cave Road (County Road 81) north of Ohio River Scenic Byway (State Road 62), on the left when traveling north.
Chert and aragonite were mined prehistorically. Land containing Wyandotte and Saltpeter Caves was purchased by Levi Brashear on September 30, 1810 for saltpeter mining and by Dr. Benjamin Adams on December 27, 1815 for epsomite mining. — — Map (db m207097) HM
On Ohio River Scenic Byway (State Road 62) near North 1st Street, on the right when traveling west.
Founded 1818 by Seth and Zebulon Leavenworth. Ohio River port for keelboats, flatboats, packets. Shipped pork, spirits, produce, corn, lumber, etc. Manufactured skiffs, flatboats, pearl buttons. Crawford County seat, 1843-c. 1895, when "stolen" by . . . — — Map (db m207137) HM
On Ohio River Scenic Byway (State Road 62) 0.2 miles west of East Hiawatha Heights, on the left when traveling west.
This town of Leavenworth was mainly known for two things, skiffs and buttons. In 1814, Zebulon Leavenworth laid out the town here because of the large fresh water spring at the base of the hill.
Two years later, Daniel Lyon had set up a boat . . . — — Map (db m207098) HM
On Ohio River Scenic Byway (State Road 62) 0.2 miles west of East Hiawatha Heights, on the left when traveling west.
Construction of locks and dams on the Ohio began in Louisville with a canal around the Falls of the Ohio, a major obstacle to boat traffic, in 1825. The Louisville and Portland Canal was privately financed, and completed in 1830. Constructed by . . . — — Map (db m207101) HM
On Ohio River Scenic Byway (State Road 62) 0.2 miles west of East Hiawatha Heights, on the left when traveling west.
This area has been inhabited continuously by humans for 12,000 years, American Indians hunted and camped here. Later, they settled in villages and cultivated native crops.
Then the settlers came, clearing and burning the land, In 1899 Indiana led . . . — — Map (db m207099) HM
Near Ohio River Scenic Byway (State Road 62) 0.2 miles west of East Hiawatha Heights, on the left when traveling west.
Button making was once big business in this area. There were 14 local species of mussels used for buttons. Today most are gone and some are extinct.
The 1910 Census of 166 families in Leavenworth showed 32 men worked as button-cutters, 4 were . . . — — Map (db m207100) HM
Near South Wyandotte Cave Road (County Road 81) 0.5 miles north of Ohio River Scenic Byway (State Road 62), on the left when traveling north.
These caves tell the story of rock and water, and their connection to living things.
Wyandotte Cave
Wyandotte Cave is one of the largest mapped cave systems in the country. It also serves as the hibernaculum for one of the largest . . . — — Map (db m289745) HM
On East Valeene Road, on the left when traveling south.
John M. Johnson opened a private
school in Marengo 1869 with 60
students. He designed a course of
study to provide an opportunity
for students to move beyond
common school (elementary)
education. In 1874, Johnson renamed
it Marengo Academy in . . . — — Map (db m264883) HM
Near State Road 64 0.2 miles east of Main Street (State Road 66).
Discovered September 6, 1883 by Blanche & Orris Hiestand who descended into the first room. The following Sunday, Mitch Stewart and friends explored the main passageways. The next day, local residents descended in mass on the cave. Owner Samuel . . . — — Map (db m70554) HM
On Industrial Park Road, on the left when traveling south.
This historic pre-Civil War house was built by William Proctor, born in Fayette
Co, PA in 1793. He served in the PA Militia in the War of 1812. William married
Mary Watson in May of 1825 in Clark Co, IN. He and Absolom Wood purchased
the property . . . — — Map (db m264885) HM
On I Street north of Parkview Drive (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling north.
Courthouse square, part of original 1825 plat, surrounded by nineteenth and early twentieth century commercial buildings in various architectural styles. Limestone facing quarried and milled by local industry. Listed in National Register of Historic . . . — — Map (db m48967) HM
On Q Street at 23rd Street, on the left when traveling north on Q Street.
Lawrence County's greatest philanthropist, he endowed the Rector Scholarship Foundation at De Pauw University with $2,250,000 in 1919. To date 5,100 awards have been made, 22 to Lawrence County natives.
"To youth of ability and courage in . . . — — Map (db m74127) HM
Indiana was one of many states that the estimated 60 million American bison inhabited in early America, which is why they have been a part of our state seal since 1801. Their migration trail, the Buffalo Trace, was used to create Indiana's first . . . — — Map (db m242134) HM
On 23rd Street west of P Street, on the right when traveling west.
(Side One)
Lawrence County Hospital Association was organized July 15, 1903 to build, maintain, and manage a hospital in Bedford. Opened first building 1904. State, district, and local Works Progress Administration officials and city and . . . — — Map (db m74128) HM
On J Street south of 15th Street (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling south.
Portrait of Freedom
( Art Work )
(Including Words) - - Courage Sacrifice Service Liberty
In Memory of Indiana Veterans
of Iraq and Afghanistan Wars — — Map (db m48427) WM
On 16th Street west of I Street, on the left when traveling east.
As Lawrence County was created by enactment of the Indiana General Assembly on January 7th, 1818, this marker proudly acknowledges the history and visionary spirit of the people of the county whose bedrock has built major cathedrals of the world and . . . — — Map (db m241950) HM
On J Street south of 15th Street (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling south.
Korea
Honor Roll
Defenders of Freedom
for God and Country
This votive tablet is dedicated to the honor of the men of Lawrence County, Indiana who answered the call of our Country during the Korea Conflict and died so that you and . . . — — Map (db m48424) WM
On J Street south of 15th Street (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling south.
Vietnam
Honor Roll
Defenders of Freedom
for God and Country
This plaque is dedicated to honor the men of Lawrence County, Indiana who answered the call of our Country during the Vietnam Conflict and died so that you and I might . . . — — Map (db m48425) WM
