Heartland Highways 1204: Effingham Cross, Mueller Museum, Carlyle Lake
At the intersection of two major interstates in
Effingham, Illinois, is a landmark you can't miss.
The Cross at the
Crossroads has been seen by many, but in this episode we'll share the story behind the big
symbol. Then, you've probably seen and maybe even used their work and not even known it. We're talking about the Mueller
Family and we'll take you inside their museum in
Decatur, Illinois. Started by Hieronymus Mueller, a
German immigrant, in the late 1800s, the Mueller
Company became famous for fire hydrants, butterfly valves and much more. But the story behind the man and his family is one you won't want to miss. Our final story in this episode takes us to
Carlyle Lake. This 26,000-acre lake is the largest man-made lake in the state.