Quincy in Adams County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Ulysses S. Grant

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 11, 2020

1. Ulysses S. Grant Marker

Inscription.
Colonel Ulysses S. Grant and the 21st Illinois infantry arrived in Quincy, Illinois, around noon on 11 July 1861 having completed the last leg of their journey across Illinois.

From Quincy, the troops were ferried across the Mississippi River into Missouri. By 13 July, they were in Palmyra, ready to face the enemy.

Having started from Camp Yates in Springfield, Illinois, on 3 July, the regiment camped in several spots as it moved toward Quincy. These sites include outside of Jacksonville, in Naples, and in the Perry area of Pike County.

Grant's initial assignment was to use his troops to quell secessionist activities near Palmyra, Missouri.

Erected 2018.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 11, 1861.

Location. 39° 56.052′ N, 91° 24.945′ W. Marker is in Quincy, Illinois, in Adams County. Marker is on All American Park north of Hampshire Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located near the fountain in Clat Adams Bicentennial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 All American Park, Quincy IL 62301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Navy Reserve (within shouting distance of this marker); The Latter-Day Saints in Quincy (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Steamboats and Railroads (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tri-State Business Center (about 500 feet away); Niemann Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Limestone Capitals (approx. 0.3 miles away); Crockets from Portico (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ruff Brewing Company (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quincy.

More about this marker. Marker was dedicated on July 11, 2018.

Also see . . . Monument to Ulysses S. Grant dedicated along Quincy's riverfront. From the Herald-Whig (Quincy's newspaper) is an article about the marker's dedication, the funding behind it as well as the history. (Submitted on May 15, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 11, 2020

2. Ulysses S. Grant Marker

At Clat Adams Bicentennial Park

Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 674 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.