Near Iuka in Marion County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Halfway Tavern

Photographed By Jason Voigt, July 22, 2021

1. Halfway Tavern Marker

Inscription. In 1779 George Rogers Clark led his army from Kaskaskia through this area to Vincennes where they captured Fort Sackville from the British. In 1818 there were several taverns on this section of the Vincennes-St. Louis Trail. Traditionally, the log building to the east was an early haven for travelers.

Erected 1964 by The Federated Women's Clubs of Marion County and the Illinois State Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.

Location. 38° 37.781′ N, 88° 46.594′ W. Marker is near Iuka, Illinois, in Marion County. Marker is on U.S. 50 east of County Road 1975 E, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7855 US-50, Iuka IL 62849, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. William Jennings Bryan (approx. 9.1 miles away); Salem, Illinois (approx. 9.1 miles away).

Also see . . . Legend of Half-Way Tavern. From the City of Salem, Illinois's

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website. The tavern was renovated and built to be a replica of the old building during the 1970's. The place is known for its many legends, including Indians holding up a stagecoach for gold and eventually burying it north of the tavern. It is also said by locals that Abraham Lincoln had stopped here or was a regular at the tavern, but unfortunately there is no evidence to prove that claim. (Submitted on July 27, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed By Jason Voigt, July 22, 2021

2. Halfway Tavern Marker

Marker is located next to the replica of the tavern.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 342 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.