First Vacation Bible School Historical Marker, Tazewell County, Hopedale, Illinois.
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N 40° 25.212 W 089° 25.071
16T E 294873 N 4477204
This Historical marker locates the First Vacation Bible School ever held in the world.
Waymark Code: WM7NFK
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 11/13/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Corp Of Discovery
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This marker locates the Worlds First Vacation Bible School ever held. It was during the months of May and June, 1894 that this event happened.
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County: Tazewell County, Illinois

Historical Society: Citizens of Hopedale, Illinois

Dedication Date: Unknown.

Location: Hopedale, Illinois.

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