To get to the next Trail of Death marker, go to Springfield’s Old Capitol plaza. Go west on Oak Crest Road a half mile and turn southwest (left) on to Old Route 36. Follow Old 36 and merge unto I72 (also known as new 36), which crosses over highway 55 and becomes E. Clear Lake Ave. as it enters Springfield. E. Clear Lake Ave. is also known as 97 and after it passes Bergen Park, it becomes 29 or East Jefferson Street. Turn south (right) on N. 5 Street. Go one block and cross Washington Street, which is one side of the Old Capitol Plaza. The next street is Adams Street.

Parking is provided on the north and west sides of the Old Capitol. Park as close as you can and walk east on Adams Street – it is closed to traffic. The Trail of Death marker is on the east side of the kiosk in the middle of the street. The kiosk provides a stairway down to the parking garage under the street. There are 17 other historical markers on the outer brick walls of the kiosk. Statues of Abraham Lincoln, his wife Mary and two sons are located near. Restaurants line the south side of the street so this is a good place to eat.

Leave the Old Capitol by going south on 5 Street for half a block and turn west (right) on W. Adams Street (a one-way street going west). Go west 8 blocks and turn south (left) on N. Lewis Street; go one block and turn west (left) on W. Monroe Street. Follow Monroe about 15 blocks and continue as it angles southwest and meets Old Jacksonville Road. Go on Old Jacksonville Road – this takes you to Riddle Hill where the Old Salem United Methodist Church is located on the south side of the road.