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Six Mile Prairie
3100 Red Bud Ave., Granite City,
IL ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
38° 43' 19.2",
-90° 6' 13.799988"
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Illinois State
Historical Marker
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Six Mile Prairie, located in the American Bottom six miles from St. Louis, was first settled in the 1830's by American farm families who migrated from the Upland south. With their crude farm implements, these pioneers broke through the tough prairie sod to grow crops in this rich bottomland, once called the 'Garden Spot of the State.' The increase in farm trade and Stage coach traffic required improved access between Six Mile Prairie and St. Louis. In 1849 a plank road was constructed of 12 foot oak logs split and laid face up on stringers. This later became an extension of the National Road.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Six Mile Prairie Historical Marker Location Map, Granite City, Illinois Map
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