Bald Knob Cross of Peace

Bald Knob Cross of Peace The grounds are open daily 8:00 a.m. until dusk. The base of the cross is 1,034 feet above sea level and overlooks the Shawnee National Forest.
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Standing 111 feet tall, and overlooking the Shawnee National Forest, Bald Knob Cross of Peace is located in the foothills of the Illinois Ozark Mountains. Originally completed in 1963 with a restoration completed in 2010, the cross itself stands 111 feet tall, is 22 feet square at the base, 16 feet square at the top and its arms extend 63 feet horizontally. The exterior white panels covering the

cross are 4-inch architectural flat insulated metal panels while the base portion is covered in granite approximately 4-inches thick. The structure sits on a foundation of 730 tons of reinforced concrete that goes down 20 feet to bedrock. The steel framework weighs 170 tons. Each of the four sides of the cross have a word inscribed into the granite: Peace, Hope, Faith, Charity.

Dad said that Elijah and his PeePaw customized rig had a great time!!!!Love this!
06/07/2026

Dad said that Elijah and his PeePaw customized rig had a great time!!!!
Love this!

06/07/2026

A beautiful day of community today at Bald K**b Cross of Peace for the 7th Annual Blessing of the Jeeps. We had approximately 600 Jeeps and 2,000 guests for our largest Jeeps Blessing ever. Thanks for coming!

Yum!
06/06/2026

Yum!

🚙✨ We’re at the Cross today! ✨🚙
The Jeeps are rolling in and we're serving up ice-cold dirty sodas and dirty energy drinks all day long at the Blessing of the Jeeps at Bald K**b Cross in Alto Pass!
Pictured is our Birthday Behavior 💗☁️ 🎂 Cotton Candy Alani 🎂 Birthday Cake Creamer 🎂 Cotton Candy Cold Foam
It's sweet, colorful, and definitely one of our favorites!
Stop by and grab a drink while you're checking out the Jeeps, vendors, and incredible views from the Cross.
📍 Bald K**b Cross – Alto Pass, IL
⏰ 8 AM – 3 PM
Come thirsty and let us make your day a little sweeter! 💕🥤
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Approximately 600 Jeeps and 2,000 enthusiasts visited the Bald K**b Cross of Peace today starting at 6am 😳! We so enjoye...
06/06/2026

Approximately 600 Jeeps and 2,000 enthusiasts visited the Bald K**b Cross of Peace today starting at 6am 😳! We so enjoyed the day and pray y'all had a great time as well. Thanks for making Blessing of the Jeeps 2026 the largest ever!

06/06/2026

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3630 Bald Knob Road
Alto Pass, IL
62905

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+16187138516

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