James Lemen Monument

James Lemen Monument

James Lemen was a revolutionary soldier and one of the founders of Monroe County, Illinois. In 1909, a two day centennial was observed at 'old' Bethel Church. On the second day, this monument was erected by the Baptists of Illinois in honor of James Lemen, who was also a Baptist minister and organizer of the first Baptist Churches in Illinois. The monument was dedicated at the family cemetery. On June 6, 2004 the Whiteside Station Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution placed markers on the monument for James Lemen's service in the Revolutionary war, and for his wife Catherine Ogle Lemen, in honor of her father, Joseph Ogle, who also served in the American Revolution.

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Organization Responsible for Installation:

Baptists of Illinois

Memorial War Era(s):

Other

Location:

On privately owned property

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James Lemen Monument

James Lemen Monument

 

Published on February 28, 2017