An estimated 50,000 travelers (many of them RVers) see this cross every day. Just how high is this giant cross at the intersection of I-57 and I-70 in Effingham, Illinois? If you guessed 198 feet (approximately 20 stories tall) you would be correct. By keeping the height under 200 feet they were not required to put an aviation warning beacon on the top. To help you with a perspective on size there is a person standing at the bottom wearing a red jacket.
The Cross Foundation put this project together to promote faith, family and hope. At night the cross is illuminated by four 1000 watt lights. Made of steel spanning 113 feet this cross was truly an ecumenical effort including many Christian faith groups and civic organizations.
The million dollar project was funded by donations and the foundation has plans for more inspirational programs. This is also the group responsible for developing the “I love you” cards that encourage parents of newborns to make it a habit to tell their children they love them as the first words they hear in the morning and the last words before they go to sleep at night. With these kinds of positive programs the Cross Foundation promises to keep working to bring hope to the world. You can read more about this cross here:
Cross USA. Sparking hope in the hearts of RVers everywhere by saying, “I love RVers!” - Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing
An estimated 50,000 travelers (many of them RVers) see this cross every day. Just how high is this giant cross at the intersection of I-57 and I-70 in Effingham, Illinois? If you guessed 198 feet (approximately 20 stories tall) you would be correct. By keeping the height under 200 feet they were not required to put an aviation warning beacon on the top. To help you with a perspective on size there is a person standing at the bottom wearing a red jacket.
The Cross Foundation put this project together to promote faith, family and hope. At night the cross is illuminated by four 1000 watt lights. Made of steel spanning 113 feet this cross was truly an ecumenical effort including many Christian faith groups and civic organizations. 
The million dollar project was funded by donations and the foundation has plans for more inspirational programs. This is also the group responsible for developing the “I love you” cards that encourage parents of newborns to make it a habit to tell their children they love them as the first words they hear in the morning and the last words before they go to sleep at night. With these kinds of positive programs the Cross Foundation promises to keep working to bring hope to the world. You can read more about this cross here: Cross USA. Sparking hope in the hearts of RVers everywhere by saying, “I love RVers!” - Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing
1 comments:
I'm dying here... There MUST be a baby!! What's the latest???
I can't believe EUSTACE would neglect his blog... as if something were more important right now! :-)
Oh, and NICE blog, Professor!
Blessings! Janelle in Sacramento.
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