RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
Showing posts with label Nauvoo Illinois. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nauvoo Illinois. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Illinois' 200th Anniversary, 20 Sites to Visit-- Part 2: Route 66 and I&MCanal
6. ROUTE 66-- Well, all of us 66ers knew about the Illinois stretch, Chicago to East St. Louis.
7. FORT DE CHARTRES-- Near Prairie du Rocher. One of a series of French-built forts before handing country east of the Mississippi over to English. The powder magazine is believed to be the oldest standing building in the state.
8. I&M CANAL-- LaSalle, a crucial link between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River. Hand-dug in teh 1800s.
9. NAUVOO-- Mississippi River occupied by Joseph Smith and the Mormons before being driven out.
10. LOVEJOY HOMESTEAD-- Part of the Underground Railway in Princeton.
--RoadDog
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