Historical Markers and War Memorials in Carlyle, Illinois
Carlyle is the county seat for Clinton County
Carlyle is in Clinton County
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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
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
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
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
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