Bald Knob Cross of Peace
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
Title
Bald Knob Cross of Peace
Artist
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.
Copyright 2018 Susan Rissi Tregoning
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May 29th, 2018
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