Sadorus in Champaign County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Potawatomi Trail of Death

Sadorus's Grove Encampment

— September 22, 1838 —

Potawatomi Trail of Death Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, July 18, 2010

1. Potawatomi Trail of Death Marker

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Inscription. Over 800 Potawatomi were forcibly removed from near Plymouth, Indiana by U. S. And Indiana Officials and taken to eastern Kansas in 1838. This historic event was named the “Trail of Death” after the tragic occurrence of 39 recorded deaths. Though no deaths occurred on this day, 3 men were discharged and jailed for drunkenness. This memorial is in honor of all the Potawatomi who suffered during this period of removal.

Erected 1993 by Boy Scout John Housman (Eagle Award).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Notable Events • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Potawatomi Trail of Death series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.

Location. 39° 58.016′ N, 88° 20.966′ W. Marker is in Sadorus, Illinois, in Champaign County. It is at the intersection of North West Street and North Front Street, on the left when traveling north on North West Street. Located in front of the Sadorus Community Park. Bring along a picnic lunch. It is a fine place to relax. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sadorus IL 61872, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois

and in Champaign-Urbana.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Henry Sadorus (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln 1861 Inaugural Train Stop (approx. 4.7 miles away); Lincoln in Tolono (approx. 4.7 miles away); Barn #3 (approx. 11 miles away); Barn #2 (approx. 11 miles away); Dairy Experimental Round Barns (approx. 11 miles away); Modern Protozoology (approx. 11.1 miles away); Culture on the Prairie (approx. 11.2 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. History and More Items:. This Official Web-site of the "Potawatomi Trail of Death Association" is the center of activity and information - with many excellent links. (Submitted on July 19, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)

2. Trail of Death map. Kansas Heritage entry (Submitted on July 19, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)

Full View - - Potawatomi Trail of Death Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, July 18, 2010

2. Full View - - Potawatomi Trail of Death Marker

Wide View - - Potawatomi Trail of Death Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, July 18, 2010

3. Wide View - - Potawatomi Trail of Death Marker

Long View - - Potawatomi Trail of Death Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, July 18, 2010

4. Long View - - Potawatomi Trail of Death Marker

Looking North/West - - Potawatomi Trail of Death Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, July 18, 2010

5. Looking North/West - - Potawatomi Trail of Death Marker

Marker can be seen behind the "Sadorus Park Sign".

Looking South - - 'Sadorus Community Park' Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, July 18, 2010

6. Looking South - - 'Sadorus Community Park' Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,770 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 19, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.