Potawatomi Trail of Death marker - Sidney, IL
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N 40° 01.596 W 088° 03.888
16T E 409143 N 4431252
One of many similar markers commemorating the forcible removal of Native Americans from Illinois in the 1830's.
Waymark Code: WMQXGX
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 04/10/2016
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Inscription:
"Sidney Encampment
— September 21, 1838 —
Over 800 Potawatomi encamped at Sidney after their forced removal by U.S. and Indiana officials from near Plymouth, Indiana. They were being marched to eastern Kansas. Two people died at Sidney, including a child. A total of 39 Potawatomi tragically died enroute. This historical event was named the “Trail of Death”. This marker is in memory of all Potawatomi that suffered."
County: Champaign
Historical Society: Erected 1991 by Boy Scout Andy Chase (Eagle Award).
Dedication Date: 1991
Location: on Dunlap Woods north of East Main Street, on the right when traveling north
Website: [Web Link]
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