Vestiges of the Trail of Tears in Illinois

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  • Camp Ground Cemetery: adjacent to the Camp Ground Cumberland Presbyterian Church, at 50 Tunnel Lane, six miles east of Anna, Union County.
  • Golconda Riverfront: foot of Main Street, Golconda.
  • Jentel Farm Trail Segment: southwest of the intersection of Lick Creek Road and Carter Lane, 3 miles east of Anna
  • McGinnis Cemetery Trail Segment: State Highway 146 at Burns Road, six miles east of Anna.
  • Toler Farm Trail Segment: north of State Highway 146 near Burns Road, six miles east of Anna.
  • Wagner Farm Trail Segment: along Deputy Tower Road (Trail of Tears Road), five miles west of Golconda.
  • Wayside Store and Bridges Tavern Site: at 6980 State Highway 146 West, east of Pleasant Grove, Johnson County.


  • Sources:
    https://www.nps.gov/trte/learn/management/certified-sites-on-the-trail-of-tears-nht.htm


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