The Beginning of the Third Principal Meridian - Historical Survey Marker - Cairo, IL
Posted by: nomadwillie
N 36° 59.254 W 089° 09.022
16S E 308624 N 4095654
Located at the entrance to Fort Defiance Park
Waymark Code: WM15H43
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 01/06/2022
Published By: RB2
Views: 5
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.
"Must Sees"at this location": Mississippi-Ohio River Confluence
Date Waymark Created: 10/14/2021
Do they allow dogs at this location?: Yes
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