Grand Tower in Jackson County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Grand Tower
Lewis & Clark Expedition
— 1803-1806 —
Erected 2003 by Illinois Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Exploration • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list.
Location. 37° 38.343′ N, 89° 30.688′ W. Marker is in Grand Tower, Illinois, in Jackson County. Marker is on Park Road west of Brunkhurst Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at the Devil's Backbone Park campground. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1921 Brunkhorst Ave, Grand Tower IL 62942, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. This Steam Locomotive (a few steps from this marker); In Memoriam (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lewis and Clark in Illinois (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named The Grand Tower (approx. 0.6 miles away in Missouri); Mrs. Melissa (Mom) Hale (approx. 0.7 miles away); World Wars Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Ev. Luth. St. Paul's Church U.A.C. (approx. 1.6 miles away in Missouri); Trinity Lutheran Church (approx. 4.1 miles away in Missouri). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Tower.
More about this marker. Marker may have been originally placed somewhere on the grounds of the park.
Regarding Grand Tower. The campground section of the park is usually closed during the off-season (mostly winter).
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 309 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 25, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.