Mound City in Pulaski County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Marine Ways

Photographed By Jason Voigt, January 27, 2017

1. The Marine Ways Marker

Inscription. During the Civil War the naval depot of the western river fleet was located at Mound City. Here the keels of three of the famous Eads ironclad gunboats were laid, and a large force of workmen were employed to keep the fleet in fighting trim. The Marine Ways, still in operation, are 400 yards south of here.

Erected 1935 by The State of Illinois (later the Illinois State Historical Society).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list.

Location. 37° 5.02′ N, 89° 10.017′ W. Marker is in Mound City, Illinois, in Pulaski County. Marker is at the intersection of Walnut Street (Illinois Route 37) and South 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on Walnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 517 Walnut Street, Mound City IL 62963, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mound City World War II Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mound City World War I Memorial (about 600 feet away); The Old Fire Bell (about 600 feet away); United States Military Hospital (approx. ¼ mile away);

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America's Medal Of Honor Memorial Tree (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mound City National Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); A National Cemetery System (approx. 0.6 miles away); In Honor of Those Who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mound City.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, January 27, 2017

2. The Marine Ways Marker

Marker is in front of an open field

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 24, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.