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A historic marker for Peter Cartwright stands in a grassy area. The sign reads, "Near Pleasant Plains the famous Methodist circuit rider, Peter Cartwright, made his home from 1824 until his death in 1872. His powerful preaching led many thousands…

The gravestone and monument for Peter Cartwright and his wife, Frances Gaines Cartwright, stands in Pleasant Plains Cemetery.

Peter Cartwright poses for a portrait wearing a dark suit.Photo signature: "Yours respectfully Peter Cartwright"

Peter Cartwright and his wife, Frances Gaines Cartwright, sit side by side for a portrait. Photo caption: "Engraved by T. Johnson from daguerreotype, about 1866, in possession of L. C. Pitner."On verso: "From Century magazine, v. 23, no. 4 (Feb…

Peter Cartwright sits for a portrait. On verso: "Jubilee of M[ethodist] E. Ill. Conf. in honor of Cartwright's 50 years presiding elder, leed at Lincoln, 1869."