The Cross at the Crossroads, as seen from Interstate 70

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

References

  1. ↑ Huffman, Tony (2014-08-28). "Captivated by the Cross: Althoff Recalls Local Landmark's Origins". Effingham Daily News. Retrieved 2018-08-02.

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

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