The Bald Knob Cross is a photograph by Susan Rissi Tregoning which was uploaded on May 28th, 2018.
The Bald Knob Cross
Bald Knob Cross, officially known as the Bald Knob Cross of Peace, is a large white cross located in Alto Pass, Illinois. The base of the cross is... more
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The Bald Knob Cross
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Susan Rissi Tregoning
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Photograph - Photography
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Bald Knob Cross, officially known as the Bald Knob Cross of Peace, is a large white cross located in Alto Pass, Illinois. The base of the cross is 1,034 feet above sea level and overlooks the Shawnee National Forest. Originally completed in 1963, the cross itself stands 111 feet tall, is 22 feet square at the base, 16 feet square at the top and its arms extend 63 feet horizontally. Each of the four sides of the cross have a word inscribed into the granite: Peace, Hope, Faith, Charity.
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May 28th, 2018