Scott County, Illinois
Naples
Historical Journal — 1838
Thursday 4 Oct.
Although the ferriage of the river was completed last night before we slept, it was thought advisable by the Conductor to remain in camp today. The Indians made use of the opportunity thus afforded, to furnish themselves with moccasins, wash their blankets and clothes, and do many other thing necessary to their comfort and cleanliness during the remainder of the journey. The health of the Indians is now almost as good as before we commenced our march from Twin Lakes – a few days more will entirely recruit them. A young child died in the evening.
Directions
Leave Exeter on CR 1, turn north, still on CR 1. Follow this road to Bluffs, Illinois, coming on hwy 100 which goes north through Bluffs as North Bluffs St. Leave Bluffs on hwy 100. Turn west (left) on CR 3 and go west till you come to Naples. Turn south (left) on Clark St. and go 4 blocks, turn west (right) on Shelly St. The town park is on the north (right) side of the street. The Trail of Death marker is near the pavilion.
Go west on Shelly Street and up over the levee to the Illinois River. You can park and walk along the river.
Leave Naples by going north on Clinton Street, which goes only a couple of blocks and angles east into CR 1 again. Turn north (left) on 350 E, a gravel road. Follow it 2 miles and the road turns east. The next road north is Old Naples Road – turn north (left) on it. Follow the Old Naples Road as it jogs around and goes into Meredosia. At the foot of the bridge, turn west (left) unto highway 104, which crosses the Illinois River.
Photos
town park
GPS: N-3945375 W-9036427
town park
GPS: N-3945375 W-9036427
This page updated Jul 29, 2008.