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From: "rmhutson" <>
Subject: Re: [ILPOPE-L] Effigy Tombstones
Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 13:50:48 -0600
References: <BAY4-F3XBH0Xys9K2gJ000121fc@hotmail.com>


Clyde: The two locations which come to mind for me as being just "north of Glendale" would be: (1) Two stones on the northern slope of Millstone Bluff near Bay Creek; and (2) Six stones one mile east of Millstone in a cemetery off the road running between 147 and Cedar Grove Church. These are located behind the home of Charlotte Benard in a wooded area.

If you are referring to another spot or two, please let me know.

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From: "John Rushing" <>
To: <>
Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 1:00 PM
Subject: Re: [ILPOPE-L] Effigy Tombstones


>
> I know there is some north of Glendale at a old cemetery, will have to look
> at the maps again if you don't already know about. Just let me know
> John
>
> >From: Clyde Rush <>
> >Reply-To:
> >To:
> >Subject: Re: [ILPOPE-L] Effigy Tombstones
> >Date: Tue, 02 Mar 2004 12:10:28 -0600
> >
> >I live close to Whiteside Cemetery.
> >There is one tombstone that looks like a tree trunk.
> >I would be happy to escort anyone who wants to see it, to the Cemetery.
> >
> >
> >Clyde Rush
> >
> >At 11:15 AM 3/2/2004, you wrote:
> >>I am researching the location of "effigy" tombstones (also called
> >>"anthropomorphic" stones) located in/near Pope County. These stones are
> >>variously described as looking like a "keyhole"; or, as round human heads
> >>set on short necks. The material may be limestone, but most generally
> >>seems to have been local sandstone.
> >>
> >>I have found the eight sites listed in "Early Pioneer Gravestones of Pope
> >>County, Illinois" by Michael McNerney and Herb Meyer. I understand that
> >>there is at least one effigy stone at Whiteside Cemetery; and possibly at
> >>Blanchard Cemetery near the Oak community.
> >>
> >>I'm only taking photos (and some notes) , and leaving only footprints.
> >>Any sharing of knowledge about these unique markers would be appreciated.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
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