Sadorus in Champaign County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Potawatomi Trail of Death
Sadorus's Grove Encampment
— September 22, 1838 —
Erected 1993 by Boy Scout John Housman (Eagle Award).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Notable Events • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Potawatomi Trail of Death series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
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 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Henry Sadorus (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln 1861 Inaugural Train Stop (approx. 4.7 miles away); Lincoln in Tolono (approx. 4.7 miles away); Barn #3 (approx. 11 miles away); Barn #2 (approx. 11 miles away); Dairy Experimental Round Barns (approx. 11 miles away); Modern Protozoology (approx. 11.1 miles away); Culture on the Prairie (approx. 11.2 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. Kansas Heritage entry (Submitted on July 19, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,327 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.