Exeter in Scott County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Potawatomi Indians Trail of Death
Exeter Encampment
— October 2, 1838 —
Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 28, 2024
1. Potawatomi Indians Trail of Death Marker
Erected 1993.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Potawatomi Trail of Death series list.
Location. 39° 43.246′ N, 90° 30.027′ W. Marker is in Exeter, Illinois, in Scott County. Marker is at the intersection of Exeter Bluffs Lane and Water Street, on the right when traveling west on Exeter Bluffs Lane. Marker is located at Exeter Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Massey Ln, Bluffs IL 62621, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.8 miles away); Old State Road Trail (approx. 6.1 miles away); Grant’s March to Naples (approx. 6.2 miles away); Potawatomi Indians (approx. 6.2 miles away); Greene Vardiman Black (approx. 6.8 miles away); Winchester, Illinois (approx. 6.8 miles away); Stephen Arnold Douglas (approx. 6.8 miles away); Lincoln and the Kansas Nebraska Question (approx. 6.8 miles away).
Regarding Potawatomi Indians Trail of Death. Marker was dedicated
this page online
Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 28, 2024
2. Potawatomi Indians Trail of Death Marker
Marker is under the park sign
Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
