On Illinois Route 3 at Mississippi Levee Road, on the right when traveling south on Illinois Route 3.
On November 20, 1803, Meriwether Lewis,
William Clark and their men made camp near this site. It was their first day moving up the Mississippi River and they only traveled 10 1/2 miles. The River's current was stronger than they ever imagined. . . . — — Map (db m278132) HM
On Fort Defiance Road, on the right when traveling south.
In November, 1803, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and their growing contingent of "Corps of Discovery" men, spent five days here teaching each other celestial navigation and surveying skills. Using a sextant, octant, artificial horizon, and . . . — — Map (db m19393) HM
On Sycamore Street at U.S. 51, on the right when traveling east on Sycamore Street.
On May 22, 1863, the United States War Department issued General Order No. 143 to establish the proclamation which developed the Bureau of Colored Troops. African American regiments as United States Colored Troops or USCT.
This division of . . . — — Map (db m216318) HM WM
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 60/62) west of U.S. 51, on the right when traveling east.
Early removal plans called for transporting Cherokee by boat to Indian Territory. The first three detachments passed by here on steamships in the summer of 1838 as they descended the Ohio River. With low water levels and impassable shoals preventing . . . — — Map (db m161480) HM
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 60/62) at Fort Defiance Road, on the right when traveling north on Washington Avenue.
Pierre Francois Xavier de Charlevoix, a French Jesuit, reported as early as 1721 that the land at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers would be a strategic location for settlement and fortification. Nearly a century later, in 1818, the . . . — — Map (db m144870) HM
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 60/62) south of U.S. 51, on the right when traveling east.
Where the Ohio & Mississippi Meet
Home to thousands of men, women, and children, the Cherokee Nation at the time of removal spread across parts of today's Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama. The 1830 Indian Removal Act required . . . — — Map (db m161483) HM
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 51) at 14th Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Avenue.
William B. Duncan, Chairman of the Mobile & Ohio Railroad, presented this Rodman smooth bore cannon to the city of Cairo as a gift, May 27, 1905. The gun saw action for both sides of the Civil War at Fort Morgan, Mobile, Alabama, in 1861, to protect . . . — — Map (db m19423) HM
On Ohio River Scenic Byway (U.S. 60) at Fort Defiance Road, on the right when traveling north on Ohio River Scenic Byway.
Great River Road
The Great River Road in Illinois follows the Mississippi River through the heart of the nation. Discover exciting history, thriving river cultures, beautiful natural areas, abundant wildlife, and bountiful agriculture as you . . . — — Map (db m302259) HM
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 60/62) south of U.S. 51, on the right when traveling north.
The beginning of the Third Principal Meridian is located in the Ohio River 1,735 feet directly north of this point. In November, 1803, this was the mouth of the Ohio River. At this location, the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery encamped for six . . . — — Map (db m19415) HM
Near Holbrook Avenue at 27th Street, on the left when traveling south.
The cupola on top of this gazebo
originally came from The Andrew Lohr Home
located across the street at 2710 Walnut.
The house was erected about 1892 and occupied
by Lohr, one of Cairo's earliest residents. Lohr operated a
bottling facility at . . . — — Map (db m251172) HM
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 60/62) south of U.S. 51, on the right when traveling north.
Charting the Confluence On November 14, 1803, at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, the Corps of Discovery stayed for six days, one of the longest stops made by the expedition. Here, they saw the Mississippi for the first time, . . . — — Map (db m19413) HM
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 60/62) south of U.S. 51, on the right when traveling north.
On November 14, 1803, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and their party landed at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, the site of the present day Cairo. They spent nearly a week here, learning how to determine longitude and latitude, a . . . — — Map (db m19419) HM
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 51) south of 17th Street, on the right when traveling south.
First woman in the West to organize camp and hospital relief. Under Gen. Grant's personal command Mary Safford tended the wounded at the battles from Belmont to Shiloh 1861-1862, returning with the casualties by boat to Cairo. Being injured in . . . — — Map (db m161200) HM
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 51) south of 17th Street, on the right when traveling south.
President William Jefferson Clinton, 42nd President of The United States accompanied by his wife, Hillary and Vice President and Mrs. Albert Gore, Jr. spoke to a crowd of over 6000 in Cairo, Illinois at The Cairo Public Library on Friday, August 30, . . . — — Map (db m161195) HM
On Washington Avenue north of 28th Street, on the right when traveling south.
This 1865 mansion, originally built by William Halliday, was purchased by the City of Cairo Nov. 23, 1999, to be preserved and open to the public; it has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. — — Map (db m188714) HM
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 51) north of 14th Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Newfoundland dog who accompanied the Corps of Discovery to the Pacific and back bought by Meriwether Lewis for $20 in Pittsburgh in 1803. He was "praised much for his docility and qualifications generally for my journey". A quote by Lewis, . . . — — Map (db m161201) HM
On Sycamore Street (U.S. 51) 0.2 miles north of Union Street, on the right when traveling north.
The "Big Subway Gate" was constructed in 1914 by Stupp Brothers of St. Louis, MO. The gate was built on the plan of the Gatum Dam at the Panama Canal and weighs 80 tons, is 60 ft. wide, 24 ft. high and 5 ft. thick. The counter weights used to raise . . . — — Map (db m195776) HM
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 60/62), on the right when traveling south.
The beginning of the Third Principal Meridian is located in the Ohio River 1,810 feet directly north of this point. In November, 1803, this was the mouth of the Ohio River. At this location, the Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery encamped for six . . . — — Map (db m19420) HM
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 51) at 15th Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Avenue.
This building (built 1869-1872), listed in the National Register of Historic Places, served as a customs house, post office, and courthouse. In 1873, Cairo's John Bird became the first elected African American judge in Illinois, and later worked . . . — — Map (db m307522) HM
On Fort Defiance Road, on the right when traveling south.
Long known to the Indian who used the two great rivers as his highways for trade and war, this junction of the Ohio and the Mississippi was first sighted by Europeans when Marquette and Joliet glided past in 1673. Ten years later La Salle explored . . . — — Map (db m19390) HM
On Ohio River Scenic Byway (U.S. 62) 0.1 miles south of Fort Defiance Road, on the right when traveling west.
Purchased in the public interest March 24, 1942 by the Cairo Bridge Commission
The bridge was operated and maintained by the commission until May 22, 1954 when, as a result of the untiring efforts of many public spirited citizens, the . . . — — Map (db m174560) HM
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 60/62) at U.S. 51, on the right when traveling north on Washington Avenue.
Completed November 11, 1933 Freed of Tolls November 11, 1948 by The Cairo Bridge Commission The Ohio River Bridge was conceived and built in the public interest by the Cairo Bridge Commission with the cooperation of the Federal Emergency . . . — — Map (db m19421) HM
On 17th Street south of Washington Avenue (U.S. 51), on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated to the founders and the congregation of Ward Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Founded in 1863 in Cairo at the home of Maria Renfro who resided at 16th and Poplar Streets. Ward Chapel throughout the years has served as a . . . — — Map (db m307525) HM
On 17th Street south of Washington Avenue (U.S. 51).
Founded in 1863, the AME Church in Cairo served the physical and spiritual needs of freedman and provided a center for activism. The church aided enslaved people seeking freedom and later supported the Civil Rights Movement, hosting important . . . — — Map (db m307523) HM
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 51) at 15th Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Avenue.
York was the first known African American to cross the American continent. In the company of the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery, from 1803-1806, he shared equally with them the rigors of the journey, but when the corps was honored, he . . . — — Map (db m41063) HM
On Bunch Road west of Route 3, on the right when traveling south.
In 1673 Louis Jolliet and Father Jacques Marquette explored the Illinois country for France. By the 1763 Treaty ending the French and Indian War, this area passed to England. During the American Revolution, George Rogers Clark's men captured it for . . . — — Map (db m161171) HM
On East Side Drive at Promised Land Road, on the right when traveling south on East Side Drive.
On November 21, 1803, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and their party camped on an island near this place. In his instructions to Lewis, President Jefferson directed him to describe the plants and animals he saw on the journey. As they moved slowly . . . — — Map (db m265687) HM
On Miller City Road just south of Island Road, on the left when traveling south.
This memorial recognizes the 109 year legacy of Rev. Nathan London, born a slave in 1830. Known then as "Nate Lundy", he distinguished himself, attaining the rank of sergeant and assistant paymaster in the Union army during the Civil War. His . . . — — Map (db m40405) HM
On Miller City Road 2 miles south of Route 3, on the right when traveling north.
The church, founded by Rev. Nathan London in 1882, was located near this section of road. The cornerstone, unearthed a few yards west, was donated by his family to the Cairo custom house. — — Map (db m40409) HM
On Miller City Road, on the right when traveling south.
In 1879, Nathan London, of St. Louis, bought this 20 acre land tract. His son, Filmore, was deeded the land. Now the Jos. Blakemore family owns it. Ruth B. Chambers, only living grandchild, was honored here, Labor Day, 1999. — — Map (db m40411) HM
On Pecan Street south of Route 3, on the right when traveling south.
In November of 1803, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and their party camped on the slate rock bank of the Mississippi River near here. They found moving the boats up river very difficult and traveled only about one mile per hour against the strong . . . — — Map (db m161185) HM
On Oak Street west of 5th Street, on the right when traveling west.
"Original handhewn pier block from the Mississippi River Bridge at Thebes built in 1905. Recovered from the river in 1990. Block weight 6000 lbs." — — Map (db m265685) HM
In 1817 the Zebulon M. Pike reached St. Louis, the northern-most steamboat port on the Mississippi River. The western steamboat of later years was a credit to the frontier American mechanic who drew upon experience to build a large craft (eventually . . . — — Map (db m161177) HM
On Oak Street west of 5th Street, on the left when traveling west.
The courthouse, completed in 1848, was the county seat of Alexander County until 1864 when the county seat was moved to Cairo.
The building was constructed with local sandstone, hewn timbers, hand sawed boards, plaster, and with a split . . . — — Map (db m303525) HM
On Old U.S. 51 (Illinois Route 37) 1.1 miles south of Redman Road.
Pierre Francois Xavier de Charlevoix, a French Jesuit, reported as early as 1721 that the land at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers would be a strategic location for settlement and fortification. Nearly a century later, in 1818, . . . — — Map (db m161727) HM
On North Bertha Street 0.1 miles north of Memorial Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated to the men of this community who gave their lives so mankind may live in a free world.
In memory of Lance Cpl. Gerald B Schmidt who died in Vietnam on March 20, 1966 — — Map (db m185489) WM
Near Wellen Road (County Road 400E) 0.3 miles north of Wesclin Road (County Road 1000N), on the right when traveling north.
This statue, created by Dale Holbrook, is dedicated to the memory of SSgt Joshua A. Melton KIA 06/19/09 and all the warriors who by duty march into battle, and by honor, stay. — — Map (db m185396) WM
On East 1st Street at Kues Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East 1st Street.
Chapter 269 VVA Support
of Vietnam Traveling Wall
Aviston 150
June 2014
Freedom isn't free
Thanks veterans
All gave some
Some gave all — — Map (db m185561) WM
On Louis Street at East 4th Street, on the left when traveling south on Louis Street.
It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us
freedom of the press.
It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us
freedom of speech.
It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has
given us the freedom to . . . — — Map (db m185509) WM
On Louis Street at East 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south on Louis Street.
On March 25, 1947, a violent explosion struck Centralia Coal Company Mine No. 5, located in Wamac, Illinois. By March 29, it was confirmed that the explosion, combined with the subsequent release of poisonous gas had taken the lives of 111 of the . . . — — Map (db m185507) HM
On North 2nd Street just west of North Clinton Street, on the right when traveling east.
The City of Breese was named after Sidney Breese, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois. This community owes a debt of gratitude to our ancestors who came to Breese when it was only a wide place in the road. Today, in 2008, the City . . . — — Map (db m178657) HM
On Germantown Road (County Route 7) south of County Road 1200 N, on the right when traveling south.
In 1832 cholera plagued this area
Entire families were wiped out,
Sometimes over night
Jos Altepeter made a covenant
with his maker, if his large family
was spared he would erect
A large cross on his farm
near the public road as a . . . — — Map (db m162241) HM
On Fairfax Street just east of 9th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Robert Alexander
James E. Arnold
Leonard Benhoff
Charles Bright
Leroy Cavin
Peter Choma
David Cook
General William F. Dean
Vincent S. Dulle
Clifford Emrick
Leroy J. Erlinger
Vincent A. Fonke
Ellis . . . — — Map (db m185510) WM
On Franklin Street (Old U.S. 50) at 13th Street, on the right when traveling east on Franklin Street.
This memorial is dedicated to the memory of the veterans from Clinton County who served their country with honor and distinction and made the supreme sacrifice
World War I
David M. Johnson John Tonnies Herman A. Fruend . . . — — Map (db m185767) WM
Near Franklin Street (U.S. 50) 0.2 miles east of 1st Street, on the left when traveling east.
In the early 1800s, when wildlife roamed the vast prairie of what is now Illinois, herds of bison would cross the Kaskaskia River near the present day City of Carlyle. A natural “ford” was located here and allowed for an easier . . . — — Map (db m98932) HM
Near Franklin Street (U.S. 50) 0.2 miles east of 1st Street, on the left when traveling east.
The Goshen Road was one of the earliest roads in Clinton County and was traveled by its first settlers. The original road was blazed by wild animals and Native Americans. The first record of its use, however, was in 1808 when its course was mapped . . . — — Map (db m98931) HM
On 1st Street at Fairfax Street, on the right when traveling north on 1st Street.
This bridge was built in 1859 at a cost of $40,000 and used for nearly seventy years. Previously, travelers at Carlyle crossed the Kaskaskia by ferry or on a mud bridge supported by logs. The Historic American Buildings Survey recognized the . . . — — Map (db m98933) HM
On Keister Road 1 mile south of County Road 1000N, on the right when traveling south.
William F. Dean, Korean War, Carlyle
James L. Hull, Span-Amer War, Patoka
Joseph S. Labille, Civil War, Vandalia
Robert H. McCard, WWII, Centralia
Marcellus J. Newman, Civil War, Richview
Elbridge Robinson, Civil War, Patoka . . . — — Map (db m239020) WM
On Park Street just east of East Street, on the right when traveling east.
Albert "Red" Schoendienst all time great major league baseball player was born in Germantown, Illinois February 2, 1923 to Joseph & Mary F. (Schlarmann) Schoendiest. In 1942 he signed a contract with the Cardinals for a monthly salary of $75.00. . . . — — Map (db m192524) HM
We honor the men and women of the United States who bravely bear their Country's cause. Those who serve in the military armed forces understand the danger, accept the risk and are committed to ensuring the freedom and safety of others. — — Map (db m178644) WM
Near Munster Street north of Lake Park Drive ( Route 161), on the right when traveling north.
Our community's veterans from the area known as Hanover, which later became Germantown, who served in the American Civil War 1861-1865
Frank Aldhoff George Borhel Bernard Barkman Henry Brockhaus Henry Burghartz Henry Curdt James . . . — — Map (db m178873) WM
On Munster Street close to Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling south.
Those words in German in the are at the top of this gate were spoken by Steve Kohnen when he talked about the inevitable last ride we all take. This entry gate is dedicated to Steve's memory.
Steve started his life long service to country in . . . — — Map (db m185553) HM
Near Hanover Street (County Highway 7) 0.1 miles south of Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling south.
All gave some
Some gave all
We dedicate this memorial to the courage and valor of the members of our community who served this Country by answering the call to freedom.
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and . . . — — Map (db m178645) WM
On Sycamore Street at Leo Street, on the right when traveling west on Sycamore Street.
In dedication honor and memory of those of our community who so valiantly served our country. They gave their today for our tomorrow. — — Map (db m185467) WM
On Ill 161/ E. Hanover at N 6th St, on the right when traveling east on Ill 161/ E. Hanover.
On these two stones are the names of the men who gave the ultimate sacrifice, whom we will never forget. World War I ---- Clemens Poelker, World War II,-- Arthur Herzing, Edward Baehr, George Szuba, Raymond Roberts, Walter Stroheide, Francis . . . — — Map (db m185605) WM
On East Hanover Street (Illinois Route 161) at 5th Street, on the right when traveling west on East Hanover Street.
As these stones are read, a vet wonders why I was spared and others were not.
Civil War Veterans
Anthony Wieberg
Louis Wessel
Lanalyn J. Edle
Jacob Stahler
Jacob Krumrey
John Sclaeder
Martin Eble
Christ . . . — — Map (db m185608) WM
On South 1st Street east of St Rose Road (County Route 14), on the left when traveling west.
In memory of all
veterans especially
those who gave
their lives
P.F.C. Aloys Tebbe
Born May 1, 1915
Died Mar. 31, 1943
KIA World War II
S/Sgt. Harry A. Rosen
Born Aug. 31, 1917
Died Nov. 3, 1944
KIA World War II . . . — — Map (db m186746) WM
Near West Street south of Cemetery Road (County Route 1820).
In Remembrance of
these men who
gave their lives
for their country
S/Sgt. Harry A. Rosen
Born Aug. 31, 1917
Died Nov. 3, 1944
Buried in Belgium
P.F.C. Aloys Tebbe
Born May 1, 1915
Died Mar. 31, 1943
Buried in . . . — — Map (db m186744) WM
On West Main Street (Illinois Route 15) east of School Road, on the right when traveling east.
Spoke in the oak grove of General William Pickering north of here in the presidential campaign of 1840. He was stumping southern Illinois as a Whig elector for General William Henry Harrison in the Tippecanoe and Tyler Too Campaign. In 1861 . . . — — Map (db m154578) HM
On 50 West Main Street (Illinois Route 15) at North 4th Street ( Route 130), on the right when traveling east on 50 West Main Street.
To Morris Birkbeck
Who in 1817 with George Flower founded the English settlement in Edwards County This memorial is erected by the Department of Illinois Woman's Relief Corps Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic "In respect and gratitude . . . — — Map (db m154631) HM
On 850N east of County Road 315 E, on the right when traveling west.
The former village of Wanborough, Illinois, was established in August 1818 by English settler and entrepreneur Morris Birkbeck. A center of commerce for his fellow countrymen emigrating to the English settlement in Edwards County, Wanborough once . . . — — Map (db m177846) HM
On South Main Street (Illinois Route 37) south of Church Street, on the right when traveling north.
John A. Logan 1826-1886, U.S. Representative 1859-1862, 1867-1871 Civil War General 1861-1865, U.S. Senator, 1871-1877, 1879-1886; Vice presidential Candidate with James Blaine 1884. He established Memorial Day as a National holiday in 1868. . . . — — Map (db m154532) HM
On South Main Street (Illinois Route 37) south of West Hudelson Street, on the left when traveling south.
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these United States
The Boy Scouts of America
dedicate this replica of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and
loyalty . . . — — Map (db m307675) HM
Near Carter Drive at Public Square, on the right when traveling east.
In the late summer of 1963, four musicians from Liverpool, England — John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr — collectively known as the Beatles, were poised to conquer pop culture and music history. With three hit . . . — — Map (db m166711) HM
On Southwest End Road west of Miller Road, on the right when traveling south.
First settlement in Franklin Co. made here 1804 by the Browning's, Jordan's, Estes, J. Wm. Barbrey who was killed by Indians and buried near
Jordan block house built 1/4 mi. s.e. 1909.
Liberty M.E. Church organized 1825 by . . . — — Map (db m289338) HM
On Main Street (County Route 10) south of Division Street, on the right when traveling north.
This log cabin built in 1825 by Nathaniel Jones was donated to the Thompsonville Community Historical Society by Mr. & Mrs. Carl Wittkamp and family. — — Map (db m289336) HM
On Vine Street at Mill Street, on the left when traveling east on Vine Street.
Jonathan Boone, an older brother of the famous pathfinder Daniel Boone, built a mill on this site about 1800. He was born in Pennsylvania in 1730 and died here about 1808. His son Joseph continued to operate the mill. In 1813 Joseph was named to . . . — — Map (db m177836) HM
On Mill Street north of Vine Street, on the left when traveling north.
To the men and women
Of the past, present and future
That honorably serve our country
In the armed services
We pay tribute to you — — Map (db m177838) WM
On Main Street at Old Shawneetown Road, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
In 1816 Congress appropriated $8000 to survey and construct a road from Kaskaskia on the Mississippi to Shawneetown on the Ohio. It became an important East-West thoroughfare for settlers entering the Illinois Territory. At this point the Goshen . . . — — Map (db m154635) HM
On Main Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Lewis and Clark made their first entry into the "Illinois Country" as it was known in 1803, near this location. The primary purpose for the stop was to procure a supply of salt for their journey. Here they would have encountered the "squatters" . . . — — Map (db m155031) HM
On Main Street at Washington Street (County Route 15), on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In the fall of 1803, Captain Meriwether Lewis and William Clark passed this place with about twenty men on their way westward. At the confluence of the Wabash and Ohio Rivers, they first reached territory that is now the State of Illinois. They then . . . — — Map (db m60311) HM
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