Historical Markers and War Memorials in Carlyle, Illinois
Carlyle is the county seat for Clinton County
Carlyle is in Clinton County
Clinton County(35) ► ADJACENT TO CLINTON COUNTY Bond County(31) ► Fayette County(47) ► Madison County(217) ► Marion County(5) ► St. Clair County(231) ► Washington County(8) ►
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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
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
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
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
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
