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Monument in Illinois
The Cross at the Crossroads, as seen from Interstate 70

The Cross at the Crossroads, also known as The Cross, is a 198-foot (60 m) tall, 113-foot (34 m) spanning cross in Effingham, Illinois. It was built in 2001 after its creator was inspired by a similar cross in Groom, Texas. The Cross is taller than its Groom counterpart, but was intentionally kept below 200 feet to avoid having to comply with an FAA regulation that would require a light on top of the structure.

References

  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.
  3. "America's Largest Cross". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 2024-08-29.

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


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