Lawrence County High Point Trip Report

Date: July 2, 2001
Author: John Mitchler

One of the few gems in Illinois, this cohp is 1) in a state park, 2) is a driveup, 3) is surrounded by woods, 4) is on an actual 150' rise, and 5) has a unique feature on top.

Jon Mann's report is great and he isn't kidding when he refers to the building as strange. This multi-denominational church was established in 1943 for sunrise services and in 1946 a 12' wood cross on a 20' pole was installed and graced with light bulbs. In 1949, the cross was increased to 40' x 27'. Then in 1958, it was replaced by a neon monster measuring 48' x 27' that soars 90' into the air.

The BM has Red Hills 1968.