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Henderson County Tourism - Great River Road INTRODUCTION ---------INTRODUCTION ----------INTRODUCTION ---------NTRODUCTION
The Mississippi River is an international treasure that runs 3000 miles from its source in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. Some of the federal, state, and county roads along the river have been designated as the Great River Road.
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The Illinois state highway map has the Great River Road marked with the green ships wheel. Along this marked route there are many Great River Road Information points that have posted maps showing points of interest. There is an information kiosk at dallas City, Gulfport, The Covered Bridge, and north of New Boston on Rt. 17. Boat ramps and camping spots are marked.
The Illinois Great River Road WEB site is www.greatriverroad-illinois.org. This site has maps and driving directions as well as information about the points of interest.
The Illinois Dept of Transportation map can be picked up at visitor centers. Points of interest are clearly shown on this map. As long as supplies last, this map can also be picked up at the Horse and Buggy Museum in Biggsville.
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