Naples in Scott County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Grant’s March to Naples
Erected by Naples Terminal Co., Illinois Train Corp., and Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lizemby.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1861.
Location. 39° 45.362′ N, 90° 36.43′ W. Marker is in Naples, Illinois, in Scott County. Marker is at the intersection of Bob Michael Street and Carroll Street, on the left when traveling east on Bob Michael Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 Bob Michael Street, Meredosia IL 62665, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Potawatomi Indians (within shouting distance of this marker); General Grant and the 21st IL Regiment (approx. 3.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.8 miles away); Lime Kiln (approx. 5 miles away); Potawatomi Indians Trail of Death (approx. 6.2 miles away); Skinner House (approx. 7.1 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 7.1 miles away); Griggsville Fire Bell (approx. 7.2 miles away).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker marks the spot where Grant and his men camped for the night of July 8, right after they had ferried across the Illinois River from Naples.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2019, by Emily Pursley of Pittsfield, Illinois. This page has been viewed 428 times since then and 53 times this year. Last updated on January 24, 2020, by Emily Pursley of Pittsfield, Illinois. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 26, 2019, by Emily Pursley of Pittsfield, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.