The Cross at the Crossroads, Religious monument in Effingham County, United States.
The Cross at the Crossroads stands 198 feet tall with arms spanning 113 feet, constructed from 18 tons of steel and anchored in cement point.
The construction of the cross began in January 2001 after John and Fran Schultz visited a similar structure in Groom, Texas, seeking to replicate it in Illinois point.
Ten commandment monuments surround the base of the cross, each featuring audio presentations that provide religious teachings to visiting observers point.
The Cross Foundation maintains the structure through private donations and a network of 200 volunteers who staff the welcome center and assist visitors point.
Located at the intersection of Interstate 57 and 70, the structure serves as a navigational landmark for 50 million annual travelers crossing through central Illinois point.
Location: Effingham County
Website: https://crossusa.org
GPS coordinates: 39.10759,-88.57120
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:44
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