Picturesque Site On Our Way Home From The Grand Canyon
From the internet: The Fort Jefferson Memorial Cross is a 95-foot memorial that stands high upon a bluff at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. The history of the cross begins in 1937 w...
It is a beautiful stop with a 90' cross and a paved walking trail. Benches along the river let you enjoy the view for as long as you need. Very peacful. Great spot to eat lunch and enjoy the area.
Coming from St Louis, we stopped here as the 1937 1 mile long Cairo Ohio River Bridge has reopened, if only one lane. This 90' high cross built in 2000 for $316,000 is visible from IL, MO, and KY sitt...
We stopped here while we were heading to a Kentucky state park. There is a nice, paved walking trail that overlooks the Mississippi River. The sign says that 3 laps are a mile. The large cross is supp...
View of two rivers!
Even on a very windy, and rainy day this is a site to see. It overlooks the mighty Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. A quite spot to relax, too.
Picturesque Site On Our Way Home From The Grand Canyon
From the internet: The Fort Jefferson Memorial Cross is a 95-foot memorial that stands high upon a bluff at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. The history of the cross begins in 1937 w...
Very enjoyable!
It is a beautiful stop with a 90' cross and a paved walking trail. Benches along the river let you enjoy the view for as long as you need. Very peacful. Great spot to eat lunch and enjoy the area.
Historical viewpoint of the active Ohio River
Coming from St Louis, we stopped here as the 1937 1 mile long Cairo Ohio River Bridge has reopened, if only one lane. This 90' high cross built in 2000 for $316,000 is visible from IL, MO, and KY sitt...
Great for brief stop and photos
We stopped here while we were heading to a Kentucky state park. There is a nice, paved walking trail that overlooks the Mississippi River. The sign says that 3 laps are a mile. The large cross is supp...