Vandalia in Fayette County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ferdinand Ernst
179- - 1822
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 10, 2011
1. Ferdinand Ernst Marker
Born in Hanover. Leader of Colony from Hanover, Germany. Came to Vandalia in 1819 with Frederick Hollman, who remained to build houses. Bearing all expenses, Ernst returned with colonists December, 1820. Director of State Bank, 1821. Trustee of Vandalia, appointed by General Assembly 1821.
Erected 1974 by Vandalia Historical Society, in memory of Joseph C. Burtschi.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.
Location. 38° 57.441′ N, 89° 5.567′ W. Marker is in Vandalia, Illinois, in Fayette County. Marker is in the Old State Cemetery, near 3rd and Edwards Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Lincoln Attends Funerals (a few steps from this marker); George Leidig (a few steps from this marker); William C. Greenup (a few steps from this marker); James W. Berry (within shouting distance of this marker); Elijah Conway Berry (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Blackwell (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Hall and son James
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Also see . . .
1. History of Vandalia, Illinois. Town webpage (Submitted on May 14, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Old State Cemetery. Town webpage (Submitted on May 14, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Old State Cemetery. (Submitted on May 14, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Ferdinand Ernst and the German Colony. (Submitted on May 14, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 10, 2011
2. Ferdinand Ernst Marker and Gravesite
Looking northwest
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 839 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 14, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
