Historic West-Side in Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Site of Camp Yates
1861
Photographed By Jason Voigt
1. Site of Camp Yates Marker
Here
Gen. U.S. Grant
started his
Civil War career
Erected 1952.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant series list.
Location. 39° 48.039′ N, 89° 40.361′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Illinois, in Sangamon County. It is in Historic West-Side. Marker is on South Lincoln Avenue south of West Washington Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located in front of Dubois Elementary School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 S Lincoln Ave, Springfield IL 62704, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Camp Yates (a few steps from this marker); Hutchinson Cemetery & Springfield High School (approx. 0.7 miles away); Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop (approx. 0.8 miles away); First Cabin in Springfield (approx. 0.9 miles away); Spring and Edwards Streets (approx. 0.9 miles away); The State Capitol (approx. one mile away); Spanish American War Memorial (approx. one mile away); Second and Monroe Streets (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.
Also see . . .
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Photographed By Jason Voigt, July 7, 2023
2. Site of Camp Yates Marker
Marker is in front of Dubois Elementary School.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
