The Cross at the Crossroads
The Cross at the Crossroads is a large roadside Christian cross sculpture off the intersection of Interstate 57 and Interstate 70. Locally, it belongs to Douglas Township. Expect 65–84°F afternoons in the mildest months, April, May, June, September and October.
A landmark inside Douglas Township
You can stay in Douglas Township
The Cross at the Crossroads is inside Douglas Township, which has 23 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
Use the months below to time a visit to The Cross at the Crossroads.
The Cross at the Crossroads
The Cross at the Crossroads is a large roadside Christian cross sculpture off the intersection of Interstate 57 and Interstate 70 in Effingham, Illinois, United States. The cross measures 198 feet (60 m) tall and 113 feet (34 m) wide. Surrounding the cross on the ground are monuments for each of the Ten Commandments. Completed in 2001, the project cost more than $1 million to build. According to the Cross Foundation, the organization responsible for the cross's construction and maintenance, roughly 20 million people drive past the cross each year.
- Type
- Landmark
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.9K a year
Where to base yourself for The Cross at the Crossroads
To stay close, try Douglas Township (23) and Effingham (23).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From The Cross at the Crossroads | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Township | in town | — | 23 17 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 12,693 | $185K | — |
| Effingham | in town | — | 23 16 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 12,406 | $178K | C |
| Summit Township | 5 mi northwest | 5 min | 2 1 campground · 1 RV park | 3,723 | $313K | — |
| Altamont | 10 mi west | 15 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 motel | 2,186 | $130K | B+ |
| Mound Township | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 motel | 3,508 | $135K | — |
| St. Francis Township | 9 mi east | 15 min | 2 2 motels | 1,164 | $172K | — |
| Shelbyville Township | 22 mi northwest | 35 min | 9 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 4,385 | $138K | — |
| Teutopolis Township | 4 mi east | 5 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 2,818 | $236K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to The Cross at the Crossroads
Pair a visit with these, within 69 miles.
62 mi City parkRobert Allerton Park
130 mi MuseumVandalia State House State Historic Site
63 mi National Historical ParkGeorge Rogers Clark National Historical Park113K visitors a year
65 mi MuseumMonticello Railway Museum67 mi MuseumCANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center
69 mi Zoo & aquariumHenson Robinson Zoo53 mi Zoo & aquariumScovill ZooPhoto credits
Robert Allerton Park: D. Finnigan, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Vandalia State House State Historic Site: Lyle Kruger, Public domain · George Rogers Clark National Historical Park: The original uploader was Agentmoose at English Wikipedia. on 2006-07-08., CC BY-SA 2.5 · Monticello Railway Museum: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Henson Robinson Zoo: Robert Lawton, CC BY-SA 2.5
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The Cross at the Crossroads, answered
Is The Cross at the Crossroads in Douglas Township?
Yes. It’s inside Douglas Township, IL.
When is the best time to visit The Cross at the Crossroads?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 65–84°.
What is the closest airport to The Cross at the Crossroads?
Decatur (DEC), about 53 miles away. The nearest big hub is St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 100 miles.
Where should I stay near The Cross at the Crossroads?
Douglas Township (in town, 23 places to stay), Effingham (in town, 23 places to stay) and Altamont (10 mi, 3 places to stay).
From people who live in Douglas Township
There are no tips yet, so start one in Douglas Township’s Town Square.
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