Jacob J.
9/11/2008
It's amazing to see from afar and quite inspiring up close, at night it's lit up. Any time I'm driving south and pass it by, I just get a warm feeling. Doesn't matter how many times I pass it, I...
Cross Foundation
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Effingham, IL 62401
The Cross Foundation, located in Effingham, IL, stands as a towering symbol of Christianity at 198 feet high with a 113-foot span, inspiring approximately 50 million travelers annually along the I-57/I-70 corridor. Its mission is to share the messages of love, forgiveness, and eternal life through Jesus Christ, aiming to impact visitors one experience at a time.
The Foundation invites volunteers to contribute their time and talents, enhancing the visitor experience while relying on private donations to maintain its operational expenses. Through heartfelt testimonials, many have found hope, comfort, and a renewed sense of purpose during their visits to the monument.
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Linda S.
1/3/2006
Drive towards St Louis close to the interchange of interstate 57/70 and you'll see this gargantuan cross sitting alone in a field. Unbelievable, it's the world's largest cross ~ 200 feet! There's...
Kimberly K.
4/20/2008
so you've just started out on your trip across the country on day one. you've been driving for a bit, and you're a tired. in the distance, in the middle of a corn field, you see a gigantic cross...
Kayte B.
10/9/2008
After driving my this I don't know how many times, we finally went to go see it up close. It has the 10 commandments on marble blocks around the base of the cross, and you can press a button at...
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