In 1836 Colonel Abner Flack took over the large three-story frame building which stood here and operated it under the name Vandalia Inn. In 1853-1854 it was the headquarters for Chief Engineer Charles F. Jones, in charge of construction of the Illinois Central Railroad.

Marker is at the intersection of Gallatin Street and 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Gallatin Street.

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