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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Clinton County, Illinois

 
Clickable Map of Clinton 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 Clinton County, IL (35) Bond County, IL (31) Fayette County, IL (47) Madison County, IL (217) Marion County, IL (5) St. Clair County, IL (231) Washington County, IL (8)  ClintonCounty(35) Clinton County (35)  BondCounty(31) Bond County (31)  FayetteCounty(47) Fayette County (47)  MadisonCounty(217) Madison County (217)  MarionCounty(5) Marion County (5)  St.ClairCounty(231) St. Clair County (231)  WashingtonCounty(8) Washington County (8)
Carlyle is the county seat for Clinton County
Adjacent to Clinton County, Illinois
      Bond County (31)  
      Fayette County (47)  
      Madison County (217)  
      Marion County (5)  
      St. Clair County (231)  
      Washington County (8)  
 
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1 Illinois, Clinton County, Albers — Dedicated to the Men from this Community
On North Bertha Street, 0.1 miles north of Memorial Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated to the men of this community who gave their lives so mankind may live in a free world. In memory of Lance Cpl. Gerald B Schmidt who died in Vietnam on March 20, 1966Map (db m185489) WM
2 Illinois, Clinton County, Aviston — In Honor and Remembrance
On South Clinton Street, 0.3 miles south of 5th Street, on the left when traveling south.
In honor and remembrance of all decease members of Mondt-Lampe American Legion Post 1239Map (db m185397) WM
3 Illinois, Clinton County, Aviston — SSgt Joshua A Melton
Near Wellen Road (County Road 400E) 0.3 miles north of Wesclin Road (County Road 1000N), on the right when traveling north.
This statue, created by Dale Holbrook, is dedicated to the memory of SSgt Joshua A. Melton KIA 06/19/09 and all the warriors who by duty march into battle, and by honor, stay.Map (db m185396) WM
4 Illinois, Clinton County, Aviston — Vietnam Traveling Wall
On East 1st Street at Kues Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East 1st Street.
Chapter 269 VVA Support of Vietnam Traveling Wall Aviston 150 June 2014 Freedom isn't free Thanks veterans All gave some Some gave allMap (db m185561) WM
5 Illinois, Clinton County, Beckemeyer — It is the soldier
On Louis Street at East 4th Street, on the left when traveling south on Louis Street.
It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the freedom to . . . Map (db m185509) WM
6 Illinois, Clinton County, Beckemeyer — Buxton - Beckemeyer Mural
On Louis Street at East Beckemeyer Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Louis Street.
Buxton - Beckemeyer, 1866 - 2012 [The history of the area is shared pictorially]Map (db m185391) HM WM
7 Illinois, Clinton County, Beckemeyer — Centralia Coal Company Mine No. 5 Disaster
On Louis Street at East 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south on Louis Street.
On March 25, 1947, a violent explosion struck Centralia Coal Company Mine No. 5, located in Wamac, Illinois. By March 29, it was confirmed that the explosion, combined with the subsequent release of poisonous gas had taken the lives of 111 of the . . . Map (db m185507) HM
8 Illinois, Clinton County, Beckemeyer — In Honor and Remembrance
On Louis Street at East 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south on Louis Street.
In honor and remembrance of the heroes and victim of September 11, 2001 and to celebrate the enduring spirit of all Americans.Map (db m185404) WM
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9 Illinois, Clinton County, Beckemeyer — Veterans Memorial
On Louis Street at Buxton Street, on the right when traveling south on Louis Street.
In memory of the deceased veterans of the communityMap (db m185393) WM
10 Illinois, Clinton County, Beckemeyer — Veterans Memorial
On Louis Street at East 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south on Louis Street.
In memory of the deceased veterans of the communityMap (db m185405) WM
11 Illinois, Clinton County, Beckemeyer — Veterans Memorial
On Murray Street just south of Murray Street, on the left when traveling south.
In memory of the deceased veterans of the communityMap (db m185406) WM
12 Illinois, Clinton County, Breese — Breese
On North 2nd Street just west of North Clinton Street, on the right when traveling east.
The City of Breese was named after Sidney Breese, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois. This community owes a debt of gratitude to our ancestors who came to Breese when it was only a wide place in the road. Today, in 2008, the City . . . Map (db m178657) HM
13 Illinois, Clinton County, Breese — Cholera Cross — Im Kreuz Ist Heil
On Germantown Road (County Route 7) south of County Road 1200 N, on the right when traveling south.
In 1832 cholera plagued this area Entire families were wiped out, Sometimes over night Jos Altepeter made a covenant with his maker, if his large family was spared he would erect A large cross on his farm near the public road as a . . . Map (db m162241) HM
14 Illinois, Clinton County, Breese — Veterans Memorial
On North 6th Street at North Main Street, on the left when traveling west on North 6th Street.
Lets us hold in honored memory those men from this community, who gave their lives that mankind might hope for a better world.Map (db m185403) WM
15 Illinois, Clinton County, Carlyle — Clinton County American Pisoners of War
On Fairfax Street just east of 9th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Robert Alexander • James E. Arnold • Leonard Benhoff • Charles Bright • Leroy Cavin • Peter Choma • David Cook • General William F. Dean • Vincent S. Dulle • Clifford Emrick • Leroy J. Erlinger • Vincent A. Fonke • Ellis . . . Map (db m185510) WM
16 Illinois, Clinton County, Carlyle — Eternal Memory — Veterans from Clinton County
On Franklin Street (Old U.S. 50) at 13th Street, on the right when traveling east on Franklin Street.
This memorial is dedicated to the memory of the veterans from Clinton County who served their country with honor and distinction and made the supreme sacrifice World War I David M. Johnson • John Tonnies • Herman A. Fruend • . . . Map (db m185767) WM
17 Illinois, Clinton County, Carlyle — General Dean Suspension Bridge Display
Near Franklin Street (U.S. 50) 0.2 miles east of 1st Street, on the left when traveling east.
In the early 1800’s, when wildlife roamed the vast prairie of what is now Illinois, herds of bison would cross the Kaskaskia River near the present day City of Carlyle. A natural “ford” was located here and allowed for an easier . . . Map (db m98932) HM
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18 Illinois, Clinton County, Carlyle — Goshen Road
Near Franklin Street (U.S. 50) 0.2 miles east of 1st Street, on the left when traveling east.
The Goshen Road was one of the earliest roads in Clinton County and was traveled by its first settlers. The original road was blazed by wild animals and Native Americans. The first record of its use, however, was in 1808 when its course was mapped . . . Map (db m98931) HM
19 Illinois, Clinton County, Carlyle — The General Dean Suspension Bridge
On 1st Street at Fairfax Street, on the right when traveling north on 1st Street.
This bridge was built in 1859 at a cost of $40,000 and used for nearly seventy years. Previously, travelers at Carlyle crossed the Kaskaskia by ferry or on a mud bridge supported by logs. The Historic American Buildings Survey recognized the . . . Map (db m98933) HM
20 Illinois, Clinton County, Centralia — Legends live Forever
On County Road 1000N just west of Keister Road, on the right when traveling west.
Legends live forever Remember our veteransMap (db m239131) WM
21 Illinois, Clinton County, Centralia — Medal of Honor
On Keister Road, 1 mile south of County Road 1000N, on the right when traveling south.
William F. Dean, Korean War, Carlyle • James L. Hull, Span-Amer War, Patoka • Joseph S. Labille, Civil War, Vandalia • Robert H. McCard, WWII, Centralia • Marcellus J. Newman, Civil War, Richview • Elbridge Robinson, Civil War, Patoka • . . . Map (db m239020) WM
22 Illinois, Clinton County, Centralia — Veterans Tribute — Jim Beasley — Kaskaskia College —
On Keister Road, 1 mile County Road 1000N, on the right when traveling south.
Jim Beasley Veterans Tribute Kaskaskia College This U. S. flag flown in honor of veteran in recognition of their serviceMap (db m239132) WM
23 Illinois, Clinton County, Germantown — Albert "Red" Schoendienst — Inducted into Hall of fame on July 23,1989
On Park Street just east of East Street, on the right when traveling east.
Albert "Red" Schoendienst all time great major league baseball player was born in Germantown, Illinois February 2, 1923 to Joseph & Mary F. (Schlarmann) Schoendiest. In 1942 he signed a contract with the Cardinals for a monthly salary of $75.00. . . . Map (db m192524) HM
24 Illinois, Clinton County, Germantown — American Armed Service Men and Women Leave No Fallen Comrade Behind — Army- Navy- Marines- Air Force- Coast Guard- Militry Reserves- National Guard —
On Park Rd, 0.2 miles Hanover St..
We honor the men and women of the United States who bravely bear their Country's cause. Those who serve in the military armed forces understand the danger, accept the risk and are committed to ensuring the freedom and safety of others.Map (db m178644) WM
25 Illinois, Clinton County, Germantown — Honor
Near Munster Street north of Lake Park Drive (Illinois Route 161), on the right when traveling north.
Our community's veterans from the area known as Hanover, which later became Germantown, who served in the American Civil War 1861-1865 Frank Aldhoff • George Borhel • Bernard Barkman • Henry Brockhaus • Henry Burghartz • Henry Curdt • James . . . Map (db m178873) WM
26 Illinois, Clinton County, Germantown — In Memory of those who have served
On Munster Street at Hanover St., on the left on Munster Street.
George Winkler, Sept. 4, 1890- Sept. 7 1918-- Anton Diesen, Mar. 11, 1895 - Oct. 31, 1918 --Clarence Graman, Apr. 17, 1920- Jan. 5, 1944 -- Norbert Horstmann July 25, 1919 - May, 31, 1944 -- Lawrence Huser Dec. 4 1912 - Sept. 19, 1944 -- Alphonse . . . Map (db m178852) WM
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27 Illinois, Clinton County, Germantown — Steve Kohnen — "Me Today You Tomorrow"
On Munster Street close to Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling south.
Those words in German in the are at the top of this gate were spoken by Steve Kohnen when he talked about the inevitable last ride we all take. This entry gate is dedicated to Steve's memory. Steve started his life long service to country in . . . Map (db m185553) HM
28 Illinois, Clinton County, Germantown — Veterans Memorial
Near Hanover Street (County Highway 7) 0.1 miles south of Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling south.
All gave some Some gave all We dedicate this memorial to the courage and valor of the members of our community who served this Country by answering the call to freedom. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and . . . Map (db m178645) WM
29 Illinois, Clinton County, Germantown — Veterans Memorial
On Sycamore Street at Leo Street, on the right when traveling west on Sycamore Street.
In dedication honor and memory of those of our community who so valiantly served our country. They gave their today for our tomorrow.Map (db m185467) WM
30 Illinois, Clinton County, New Baden — Veterans Memorial
On Ill 161/ E. Hanover at N 6th St, on the right when traveling east on Ill 161/ E. Hanover.
On these two stones are the names of the men who gave the ultimate sacrifice, whom we will never forget. World War I ---- Clemens Poelker, World War II,-- Arthur Herzing, Edward Baehr, George Szuba, Raymond Roberts, Walter Stroheide, Francis . . . Map (db m185605) WM
31 Illinois, Clinton County, New Baden — Veterans Memorial
On East Hanover Street (Illinois Route 161) at 5th Street, on the right when traveling west on East Hanover Street.
As these stones are read, a vet wonders why I was spared and others were not. Civil War Veterans Anthony Wieberg • Louis Wessel • Lanalyn J. Edle • Jacob Stahler • Jacob Krumrey • John Sclaeder • Martin Eble • Christ . . . Map (db m185608) WM
32 Illinois, Clinton County, Saint Rose — Veterans Memorial
On South 1st Street east of St Rose Road (County Route 14), on the left when traveling west.
In memory of all veterans especially those who gave their lives P.F.C. Aloys Tebbe Born May 1, 1915 Died Mar. 31, 1943 KIA World War II S/Sgt. Harry A. Rosen Born Aug. 31, 1917 Died Nov. 3, 1944 KIA World War II . . . Map (db m186746) WM
33 Illinois, Clinton County, Saint Rose — Vietnam Veterans Memorial
On County Route 1800N east of Saint Rose Road, on the right when traveling west.
In honor of all Vietnam veterans who served our countryMap (db m186751) WM
34 Illinois, Clinton County, Saint Rose — War Memorial
Near West Street south of Cemetery Road (County Route 1820).
In Remembrance of these men who gave their lives for their country S/Sgt. Harry A. Rosen Born Aug. 31, 1917 Died Nov. 3, 1944 Buried in Belgium P.F.C. Aloys Tebbe Born May 1, 1915 Died Mar. 31, 1943 Buried in . . . Map (db m186744) WM
35 Illinois, Clinton County, Trenton — Veterans Memorial — Trenton Cemetery
On Old U.S. 50, 0.2 miles east of Crestview Lane, on the right when traveling west.
In honor of those who served All gave some Some gave all Never forgottenMap (db m185395) WM
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