4th Principal Meridian
Beardstown, IL

 

 

The 4th Principal Meridian is now located on an island due to the Sangamon River changing course and has not been located or remounted.

 

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Submitted by:

John N Shankland
9/2009

 

 

 

 

 

This view is from the north side of the Sangamon River looking south. The far shore is the north  shore of the Island in the general vicinity of the Meridian.