Peter Cartwright Grave – Pleasant Plaines, IL - Grave of a Famous Person on Waymarking.com

This grave is well marked so visitors can pay their respects to this historical Methodist minister. Peter Cartwright was a Methodist circuit rider who pastored in this area in the 1800's. An historical marker in town states that "His powerful preaching led many thousands into the church, and made him a dominant figure in the religious life of Illinois for half a century." There are signs leading to the grave.

Description: "His powerful preaching led many thousands into the church, and made him a dominant figure in the religious life of Illinois for half a century." Date of birth: 09/01/1785 Date of death: 09/25/1872 Area of notoriety: Religion Marker Type: Headstone Setting: Outdoor Fee required?: No Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Not listed Web site: Not listed

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