MO/IL on Missouri 51/Illinois 150
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brwhiz
N 37° 54.140 W 089° 50.232
16S E 250546 N 4198775
The Missouri/Illinois border on the highway between Perryville, Missouri and Chester, Illinois is in the middle of the Chester Bridge over the Mississippi River.
Waymark Code: WMHCBF
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 06/23/2013
Views: 4
Although the state border is marked at the center of the bridge, stopping to take photos and GPS coordinates is not allowed. There is an Illinois Welcome Sign and Visitor Center at Segar Memorial Park on the north end of the bridge. This park honors the creator of the cartoon character Popeye and the Visitor Center has many brochures detailing many of the points of interest in the region.
Type Of Crossing: State/Region
Where is the border located?: Highway
Welcome Center/Facilities: Yes
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