In 1838 the Potawatomi were taken across the Illinois River on ferry boats at Naples. But today there is no road nor bridge crossing at that point, so you have to go to Meredosia, the nearest bridge, to get across the river. If you want to go to the site on the west side of the river, across from Naples, it is possible. But it is back a long lane on private property. The Trail of Death Commemorative Caravan drove back there in 1998, but found the site to be muddy, overgrown with weeds and trashed with beer cans. So it is not advisable to try it.

After leaving Meredosia, follow 104 west. It will angle south and go through Chambersburg, where at the 4 way STOP, you turn south (left) on 107 and go 2 miles. When you come to 417 Street, leave highway 107 by turning west (right) – this becomes Federal Street, which enters Perry. At the first STOP sign, turn west (right) on Maine Street. Go one and a half blocks west to the town park on the north (right) side of Maine Street. This is next to the Post Office. The Trail of Death marker is near the sidewalk and water tower.