On Great River Road (Illinois Route 100), on the right when traveling west.
At this place in early August 1673
Marquette, Joliet and five companions entered Illinois dawn-heralds of Religion, Civil Government and Consecrated Labor. — — Map (db m225085) HM
On Illinois Route 100, on the right when traveling east.
Beyond the river banks
The quick ride across the Brussels Ferry opens to a world of pristine countryside, flowering hillsides and a slow-paced lifestyle for which Calhoun County has become known during every season of the year.
. . . — — Map (db m225178) HM
On Lodge Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Over the years, about 165,000 individuals were employed in at least 50 Illinois Civilian Conservation Corps camps in Illinois. Many of these worked on projects in Illinois' state parks.
One of the most successful programs to aid Americans . . . — — Map (db m142758) HM
Over the years, about 165,000 individuals were employed in at least 50 Illinois Civilian Conservation Corps camps in Illinois. Many of these worked on projects in Illinois' state parks.
One of the most successful programs to aid Americans . . . — — Map (db m225080) HM
On Great River Road (Illinois Route 100) just west of Grafton Hills Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Charles Brainerd House
420 E. Main
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
c. 1885 — — Map (db m209840) HM
The story of the "Dinky" begins with the Illinois Terminal Railroad Company. The company was unique in its operation of a combination steam and electric railroad lines under one corporate name. The "Railbus" evolved from steam-powered passenger . . . — — Map (db m281142) HM
On Lodge Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
An outspoken abolitionist, Lovejoy was owner and publisher of the Alton "Observer". His anti-slavery writings aroused dangerous animosity in the area. Three times his presses were destroyed by mobs, and replaced by the townspeople. The fourth time . . . — — Map (db m142763) HM
On Great River Road (Illinois Route 100), on the right when traveling west.
Pere Marquette State Park gets its name from Father Jacques Marquette, a French Jesuit missionary priest who came to North America to share his faith with the native people. Father Marquette joined an expedition led by Louis Jolliet, commissioned in . . . — — Map (db m225184) HM
On West Main Street (State Road 100) at Mason Hollow Road, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
Where the rivers meet
The essence of the meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway is the celebration of the unique river communities found at the convergence of America's great rivers. At the confluence of the Mississippi and . . . — — Map (db m210702) HM
On Lodge Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
A confederation of many Indian tribes living along the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. "Illiniwek" means "The Men". During French occupation of this area it was shortened to "Illini", and the French ending "ois" was added, giving the state of . . . — — Map (db m142760) HM
Altitude 791 feet above sea level
372 feet above Illinois River
The Illini Indians once inhabited these ills and the river valley. In 1892, one hundred Indian skeletons were removed from this vicinity by Prof. William McAdams for the . . . — — Map (db m225076) HM
On Lodge Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
In appearance, the Piasa Bird was a combination of bird, animal, reptile and fish. It preyed on local Indian tribes until it was killed by Illini Chieftan Owatoga, whose village was near Elsah. The original Bluff Picture was painted so Indians, . . . — — Map (db m142762) HM
On Great River Road (Illinois Route 100) 1 mile west of Palisades Parkway, on the right when traveling west.
Pointe du Hoc was a prominent German defensive position on the coast of Normandie, France, placed atop 100-foot cliffs that jutted out between Utah and Omaha Beaches.
The Germans had a battery of heavy guns on top of the cliff. The guns had . . . — — Map (db m302019) HM WM
