Potawatomi Trail of Death - Perry, IL
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YoSam.
N 39° 46.998 W 090° 44.853
15S E 692883 N 4406132
Camped near here on a creek for water.
Waymark Code: WM483F
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 07/20/2008
Views: 36
Marker Text:
Potawatomi Trail of Death
On Oct. 5, 1838, about 800 Potawatomi Indians camped at McKee's Creek near here, on the forced removal from Indiana to Kansas., known as the Trail of Death. They crossed the Illinois River by ferry. Leaving the river they had to need water, because of the severe drought of '38.
This plaque placed in commemoration in 2003 by the people of Perry, Illinois community and the Citizens Potawatomi Nation, Shawnee, OK.
Routes: Northern Route
Address if available:
N. Ann St. & W. Maine St.
Perry, IL USA
Additional Coordinates: Not Listed
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