The Beginning of the Third Principal Meridian - Historical Survey Marker - Cairo, IL
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nomadwillie
N 36° 59.254 W 089° 09.022
16S E 308624 N 4095654
Located at the entrance to Fort Defiance Park
Waymark Code: WM15H3N
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 01/06/2022
Views: 4
This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1803.
Marker reads:
The beginning of
the Third
Principal Meridian
is located in the Ohio River
1,735 feet
directly north
of this point.
In November, 1803,
this was the mouth
of the Ohio River.
At this location,
the Lewis and Clark
Corps of Discovery
encamped for
six days.
County: Alexander
Historical Society: Unknown
Location: Located at the entrance to Fort Defiance Park,
Website: [Web Link]
Dedication Date: Not listed
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