Mother Jones Monument
Mother Jones Monument is a historic site in Illinois, at a modelled elevation of 206 m. Cress Hill stands 217 m to the east-northeast, 13 miles off. The nearest named place is J.C. Niemann Park, a park 0.6 miles away. Great River Road passes 35 miles off. 6 named summits stand within 25 miles.
What the record says
- Inscription
- Mary "Mother" Jones Born May 1, 1830 Died November 30, 1930 She gave her life to the world of Labor, her blessed soul to heaven. God's touched her and now she sleeps. "General" Alexander Bradley Born November 29t, 1866 Died April 1, 1918 The fittest way
What to expect
- Access
- Yes
How to reach it
- 35.0 mi off the Great River Road, National
- 0.3 mi off the Historic Route 66, National
- 20.1 mi off the Historic National Road - Illinois, National
- 25.3 mi off the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route, National
Overlooks nearby
- 7 Gates of Hell: Gate 7 · 27 mi
- Blind · 27 mi
- Mississippi & Missouri River Confluence Point · 28 mi
- Observation Deck · 28 mi
Named places within 25 miles
- J.C. Niemann Park: 0.6 mi
- Hagerman Park: 0.8 mi
- Fireman's Park: 5.0 mi
- Big Brick: 5.4 mi
- FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIA GARDEN: 5.6 mi
- Illinois Traction System: 5.6 mi
- Lincoln Statue: 12.0 mi
- World War II Tank: 20.2 mi
- Memorial for the Veterens of All Wars: 21.2 mi
- Ganton Circle: 21.6 mi
- MACOUPIN COUNTY COAL MINING: 5.4 mi
- Illinois Coal Museum: 5.5 mi
- Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center: 7.6 mi
- Macoupin County Historical Society Museum: 16.6 mi
- Bethalto Historical Museum: 20.3 mi
- Copper Grapes: 19.5 mi
- Divine Servant: 21.6 mi
- The Jesus Statue: 21.6 mi
- Kids Playing: Eva Marie & Jimmy: 21.7 mi
- Ninian Edwards: 22.2 mi
- Henry Eilers Nature Preserve: 10.4 mi
- Shoal Creek Nature Conservation Area: 10.9 mi
- Weigh Station Prairie: 11.4 mi
- Roberts Cemetery Savanna Nature Preserve: 13.8 mi
- Beaver Dam State Park: 15.8 mi
- Robbs Mound: 8.5 mi
- Brushy Mound: 11.7 mi
- Huber Hill: 12.8 mi
- Cress Hill: 13.3 mi
- Coops Mound: 16.6 mi
- Homestead Rest Area - Southbound: 15.7 mi
- Homestead Rest Area - Northbound: 16.3 mi
- Coalfield Rest Area: 19.2 mi
- Silver Lake Rest Area - Westbound: 20.4 mi
- Silver Lake Rest Area - Eastbound: 20.5 mi
- Soulsby Shell Station: 0.7 mi
- Henry's Rabbit Ranch: 5.9 mi
- Shrine of Our Lady of the Highways: 18.1 mi
- Clock Tower Garden: 22.0 mi
- Nan Elliot Rose Garden: 23.5 mi
- 3: 10.4 mi
- Milnot Beach: 10.6 mi
- Elm Point: 14.9 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Mother Jones Monument. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cress Hill | ENE 61° | 217 m | 13.3 mi |
| Huber Hill | ENE 62° | 213 m | 12.8 mi |
| Brushy Mound | NW 325° | 212 m | 11.7 mi |
| Coops Mound | N 351° | 211 m | 16.6 mi |
| Robbs Mound | SE 127° | 198 m | 8.5 mi |
| Neudeckers Mountain | S 189° | 171 m | 20.4 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:03 | 18:36 | 19:11 |
| June solstice | 05:34 | 19:49 | 20:29 |
| September equinox | 06:47 | 18:22 | 18:58 |
| December solstice | 07:15 | 15:58 | 16:40 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 30 | 35 | 45 | 56 | 66 | 75 | 78 | 76 | 69 | 58 | 45 | 35 |
| Precip in | 2.5 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 2.6 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Hillsboro, 14 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
OpenStreetMapOpenStreetMap element node/10221684962
Day trips start here
- Staunton · 6 mi
- Hamel · 15 mi
- Edwardsville · 23 mi
- St. Louis Metro East · 23 mi
- Alton · 26 mi
Take the scenic way to Mother Jones Monument.
Byway plans around your taste, verified places, real weather and opening hours — then opens every leg in Google Maps with one tap.