Madison County Centenial Monument
historic site
- Material
- marble
- Access
- Yes
- Inscription
- The monument was dedicated September 16, 1912 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Madison County. Dedicated to the early settlers by Governor Charles Deneen, an Edwardsville native, the monument was designed by renowned sculptor Charles Mulligan.
- On the Historic Route 66National
- 6.7 mi off the Historic National Road - IllinoisNational
- 8.0 mi off the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic RouteNational
- 13.8 mi off the Great River RoadNational
Overlooks nearby
- Mississippi & Missouri River Confluence Point · 9 mi
- 7 Gates of Hell: Gate 7 · 9 mi
- 7 Gates of Hell: Gate 6 · 9 mi
- 7 Gates of Hell: Gate 1 · 10 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:04 | 18:37 | 19:12 |
| June solstice | 05:36 | 19:49 | 20:29 |
| September equinox | 06:48 | 18:23 | 18:59 |
| December solstice | 07:15 | 16:00 | 16:42 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
38.81119, -89.95361
Elevation 165 m (modelled from terrain)