Historical Survey Marker - Cairo, IL - U.S. Historic Survey Stones and Monuments on Waymarking.com

County of marker: Alexander County
Location of marker: US 60/US 51, parking lot at entrance to Fort Defiance, Cairo

Marker text:

HISTORICAL SURVEY MARKER 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

Monumentation Type: Dressed stone Monument Category: Meridian Line marker Accessible to general public: yes Historical significance: This was the mouth of the Ohio River in 1803 and the encampment of the Corps of Discovery for six days. Monument Website: [Web Link] County: Alexander County Other Coordinates details: I acquired on July 7, 2006 Monumentation Type (if other): Not listed Monument Category (if other): Not listed Explain Non-Public access: Not listed USGS Quad: Not listed NGS PID: Not listed Other Coordinates: Not Listed Approximate date of monument: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
1. A closeup photo of the monument is required.
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2. A 'distant' photo including the monument in the view is highly recommended. Include the compass direction you faced when you took the picture.

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