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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRI4_york-the-slave_Cairo-IL.html
York was the first known African American to cross the American continent. In the company of Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery, from 1803-1806, he shared equally with them the rigors of the journey, but when the corps was honored, he received no …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR1N_ole-london-farm_Washington-IL.html
In 1879, Nathan London, of St. Louis, bought this 20 acre land tract. His son, Filmore, was deeded the land. Now the Jos. Blakemore family owns it. Ruth B. Chambers, only living grandchild, was honored here, Labor Day, 1999.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR1L_new-hope-missionary-baptist-church_Thebes-IL.html
The church, founded by Rev. Nathan London in 1882, was located near this section of road. The cornerstone, unearthed a few yards west, was donated by his family to the Cairo custom house.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR1I_london-school_Thebes-IL.html
This memorial recognizes the 109 year legacy of Rev. Nathan London, born a slave in 1830. Known then as "Nate Lundy", he distinguished himself, attaining the rank of sergeant and assistant paymaster in the Union army during the Civil War. His war-…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCRV_duncan-cannon_Cairo-IL.html
William B. Duncan, Chairman of the Mobile & Ohio Railroad, presented this Rodman smooth bore cannon to the city of Cairo as a gift, May 27, 1905. The gun saw action for both sides of the Civil War at Fort Morgan, Mobile, Alabama, in 1861, to prote…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCRT_the-ohio-river-bridge_Cairo-IL.html
Completed November 11, 1933Freed of Tolls November 11, 1948byThe Cairo Bridge CommissionThe Ohio River Bridge was conceived and built in the public interest by the Cairo Bridge Commission with the cooperation of the Federal Emergency Administratio…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCRS_the-beginning-of-the-third-principal-meridian_Cairo-IL.html
The beginning ofthe ThirdPrincipal Meridianis locatedin the Ohio River1,810 feetdirectly northof this point.In November, 1803,this was the mouthof the Ohio River.At this location,the Lewis & ClarkCorps of Discoveryencamped forsix days.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCRR_lewis-and-clark-in-illinois_Cairo-IL.html
On November 14, 1803, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and their party landed at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, the site of the present day Cairo. They spent nearly a week here, learning how to determine longitude and latitude, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCRP_historical-survey-marker_Cairo-IL.html
The beginning ofthe ThirdPrincipal Meridianis located in the Ohio River1,735 feetdirectly northof this point.In November, 1803,this was the mouthof the Ohio River.At this location,the Lewis and ClarkCorps of Discoveryencamped forsix days.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCRN_lewis-clark_Cairo-IL.html
Charting the ConfluenceOn November 14, 1803, at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, the Corps of Discovery stayed for six days, one of the longest stops made by the expedition. Here, they saw the Mississippi for the first time, note…