Great River Road Illinois

Historical marker location:

Cairo, Illinois

( Marker is at the intersection of Ohio River Scenic Byway (U.S. 60/62) and Fort Defiance Road, on the right when traveling north on Ohio River Scenic Byway. Reported unreadable.)

The word "Illinois" comes from a Native American word meaning "tribe of superior men." The Illinois were a confederation of several Native American tribes that lived in the region.