Jacksonville in Morgan County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Potawatami Indians
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 12, 2020
1. Potawatami Indians Marker
Erected 1993 by Morgan County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Potawatomi Trail of Death series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 2, 1838.
Location. 39° 44.074′ N, 90° 13.732′ W. Marker is in Jacksonville, Illinois, in Morgan County. Marker is at the intersection of South Central Park and Mauvaisterre Street on South Central Park. Marker is located near the northeast corner of Central Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 46 S Central Park, Jacksonville IL 62650, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1858 Senate Race Here (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln and Slavery (within shouting distance of this marker); Greene Vardiman Black (within shouting distance of this marker); The Farmers State Bank and Trust Company (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Method Book Bindery (about 600 feet away); William Jennings Bryan (about 700 feet away);
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Additional keywords. Trail of Tears
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 12, 2020
2. Potawatami Indians Marker
In Central Park
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 240 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
