Wabash House - Grayville, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 38° 15.455 W 087° 59.452
16S E 413309 N 4234858
Perfect for the "Rough and Ready" crowd coming off the river.
Waymark Code: WMKETE
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 04/02/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Corp Of Discovery
Views: 9

County of marker: White County
location of marker: Water St. & North St., boat access ramp, Grayville
Marker erected by: Grayville Historical Group

Marker Text:
The first hotel in Grayville was called the Wabash House located here on the bank of the Wabash River. It opened about 1830 to provide food and lodging to boat travelers. It was a primitative [sic] place serving travelers who were a 'Rough and Ready' lot looking for adventure.

County: White County

Historical Society: Grayville Historical Group

Dedication Date: Unknwon

Location: Water St. & North St.

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