Sadorus in Champaign County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Potawatomi Trail of Death

Sadorus's Grove Encampment

— September 22, 1838 —

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1. Potawatomi Trail of Death Marker

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Over 800 Potawatomi were forcibly removed from near Plymouth, Indiana by U. S. And Indiana Officials and taken to eastern Kansas in 1838. This historic event was named the “Trail of Death” after the tragic occurrence of 39 recorded deaths. Though no deaths occurred on this day, 3 men were discharged and jailed for drunkenness. This memorial is in honor of all the Potawatomi who suffered during this period of removal.

Erected 1993 by Boy Scout John Housman (Eagle Award).

Marker series. This marker is included in the Potawatomi Trail of Death marker series.

Location. 39° 58.016′ N, 88° 20.966′ W. Marker is in Sadorus, Illinois, in Champaign County. Marker is at the intersection of North West Street and North Front Street, on the left when traveling north on North West Street. Located in front of the Sadorus Community Park. Bring along a picnic lunch. It is a fine place to relax. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sadorus IL 61872, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Henry Sadorus

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2. Full View - - Potawatomi Trail of Death Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln 1861 Inaugural Train Stop (approx. 4.7 miles away); Lincoln in Tolono (approx. 4.7 miles away); Illini Supersweet Corn (approx. 11.7 miles away); Anthropology and Society (approx. 11.7 miles away); Champaign's Lincoln (approx. 11.9 miles away); The First Congregational Church (approx. 11.9 miles away); Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District (approx. 12½ miles away).

Also see . . .
1. History and More Items:. This Official Web-site of the "Potawatomi Trail of Death Association" is the center of activity and information - with many excellent links. (Submitted on July 19, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)

2. Trail of Death map::. Also, some facts of things that happened along the way of travel. (Submitted on July 19, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)

3. Eye-witness Journals, Letters, & Newspaper Items::. A good Secondary Source location for a number of other reports. (Submitted on July 19, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)

Categories. • Native Americans • Notable Events • Notable Places •

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3. Wide View - - Potawatomi Trail of Death Marker

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4. Long View - - Potawatomi Trail of Death Marker

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5. Looking North/West - - Potawatomi Trail of Death Marker

Marker can be seen behind the "Sadorus Park Sign".

Looking South - - 'Sadorus Community Park' Sign image. Click for full size.

By Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, July 18, 2010

6. Looking South - - 'Sadorus Community Park' Sign

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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on July 19, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 910 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 19, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.