Naples in Morgan 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.
Location. 39° 45.362′ N, 90° 36.43′ W. Marker is in Naples, Illinois, in Morgan 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 in this post office area: 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. 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); Skinner House (approx. 7.1 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 7.1 miles away); Perry Church of Christ Memorial Park (approx. 7½ miles away); Potawatomi Trail of Death (approx. 7.6 miles away); Cross of Gold Speech (approx. 7.7 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.
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2019. This page originally submitted on July 26, 2019, by Emily Pursley of Pittsfield, Illinois. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 26, 2019, by Emily Pursley of Pittsfield, Illinois. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.