The Cross at the Crossroads

Summary

The Cross at the Crossroads, known as The Cross to locals, is a 198-foot (60 m) tall, 113-foot (34 m) spanning[1] cross in Effingham, Illinois. It was built in 2001 after its creator was inspired by a similar cross in Groom, Texas.[2]

The Cross at the Crossroads, as seen from Interstate 70

References edit

  1. ^ "The Cross at the Crossroads About Us Page". Cross USA. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  2. ^ Huffman, Tony (2014-08-28). "Captivated by the Cross: Althoff Recalls Local Landmark's Origins". Effingham Daily News. Retrieved 2018-08-02.

External links edit

  • The Cross Foundation

39°06′27″N 88°34′17″W / 39.1076°N 88.5714°W / 39.1076; -88.5714