Just after the 1800s began, this camp served as home for approximately one-third of the entire US Army. A few Expedition members were based here, including Patrick Gass, who served a vital role on the journey as a carpenter. The actual site of the encampment is on private property and may not be visited, but views of the river and the general landscape in the area give an idea of the original setting. The marker is on the right as you travel about 22 miles from Cairo, at a small pullout after Holly Lane
Tunnel Hill State Trail, Karnak, IL, USA
Distance: 4.02 mi (straight line)
Mound City National Cemetery, Illinois 37, Mound City, IL, USA
Distance: 14.22 mi (straight line)
405 Market Street, Metropolis, IL, USA
Distance: 17.45 mi (straight line)
517 Market Street, Metropolis, IL, USA
Distance: 17.47 mi (straight line)
800 Market Street, Metropolis, IL 62960, USA
Distance: 17.52 mi (straight line)
1903 Sycamore St, Cairo, IL 62914, USA
Distance: 18.28 mi (straight line)
Fort Massac State Park, East 5th Street, Metropolis, IL, USA
Distance: 18.77 mi (straight line)
2723 Washington Ave, Cairo, IL 62914, USA
Distance: 18.97 mi (straight line)
Cairo Custom House Museum, Washington Avenue, Cairo, IL, USA
Distance: 19.06 mi (straight line)
500 Public Square, Jonesboro, IL 62952, USA
Distance: 19.16 mi (straight line)
18615 East Side Dr, Olive Branch, IL 62969, USA
Distance: 19.29 mi (straight line)
521 N Main St, Jonesboro, IL 62952, USA
Distance: 19.60 mi (straight line)
Fort Defiance State Park, U.S. 62, Cairo, IL, USA
Distance: 19.62 mi (straight line)
Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site, Green Street, Wickliffe, KY, USA
Distance: 19.80 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers Walks and Hikes Tribal Experiences
Fort Jefferson Hill Park and Memorial Cross, Wickliffe, KY, USA
Distance: 20.78 mi (straight line)
Dixon Springs State Park, Illinois 146, Golconda, IL, USA
Distance: 21.58 mi (straight line)
135 Riverview Dr, Thebes, IL 62990, USA
Distance: 24.03 mi (straight line)
Thebes Courthouse, Oak Street, Thebes, IL, USA
Distance: 24.07 mi (straight line)
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