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{{Short description|State highway in southern Illinois, US}}
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| direction_a = West
| terminus_a = {{Jct|state=MO|MO|34|MO|74}} in [[East Cape Girardeau, Illinois|East Cape Girardeau]]
*{{Jct|state=IL|US|51}} in [[Anna, Illinois|Anna]]
*{{Jct|state=IL|I|57}} in Anna
| junction = {{Jct|state=IL|US|51}} in [[Anna, Illinois|Anna]]<br>{{Jct|state=IL|I|57}} in Anna<br>{{Jct|state=IL|US|45}} in [[Vienna, Illinois|Vienna]]<br>{{Jct|state=IL|I|24}} in Vienna
*{{Jct|state=IL|US|45}} in [[Vienna, Illinois|Vienna]]
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| direction_b = East
| terminus_b = {{Jct|state=IL|IL|1}} in [[Cave-In-Rock, Illinois|Cave-in-Rock]]
*{{Jct|state=IL|I|24}} in Vienna
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|direction_b=East
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| counties = [[Alexander County, Illinois|Alexander]], [[Union County, Illinois|Union]], [[Johnson County, Illinois|Johnson]], [[Pope County, Illinois|Pope]], [[Hardin County, Illinois|Hardin]]
|terminus_b={{Jct|state=IL|IL|1}} in [[Cave-In-Rock, Illinois|Cave-in-Rock]]
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| established = 1926<ref name=n9jig>Carlson, Rich. [http://www.n9jig.com/141-160.html Illinois Highways Page: Routes 141 thru 160]. Last updated April 15, 2005. Retrieved June 26, 2006.</ref>
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|counties=[[Alexander County, Illinois|Alexander]], [[Union County, Illinois|Union]], [[Johnson County, Illinois|Johnson]], [[Pope County, Illinois|Pope]], [[Hardin County, Illinois|Hardin]]
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|established=1926<ref name=n9jig>Carlson, Rich. [http://www.n9jig.com/141-160.html Illinois Highways Page: Routes 141 thru 160]. Last updated April 15, 2005. Retrieved June 26, 2006.</ref>
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'''Illinois Route 146''' ('''IL 146''') is an east&ndash;west state highway in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Illinois]]. It serves the extreme southern region of the state, commonly called [[Little Egypt (region)|Little Egypt]] or the [[Illinois Ozarks]]. IL-146 is {{convert|92.93|mi|km|2}} long.<ref name="t2" /> An east&ndash;west highway, it serves [[Hardin County, Illinois|Hardin County]], [[Pope County, Illinois|Pope County]], [[Johnson County, Illinois|Johnson County]], [[Union County, Illinois|Union County]], and [[Alexander County, Illinois|Alexander County]]. These are some of the least-populated counties in Illinois. IL-146 serves two sections of the [[Shawnee National Forest]].
'''Illinois Route 146''' ('''IL&nbsp;146''') is an east–west state highway in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Illinois]]. It serves the extreme southern region of the state, commonly called [[Little Egypt (region)|Little Egypt]] or the [[Illinois Ozarks]]. IL&nbsp;146 is {{convert|92.93|mi|km|2}} long.<ref name="t2" /> An east&ndash;west highway, it serves [[Hardin County, Illinois|Hardin County]], [[Pope County, Illinois|Pope County]], [[Johnson County, Illinois|Johnson County]], [[Union County, Illinois|Union County]], and [[Alexander County, Illinois|Alexander County]]. These are some of the least-populated counties in Illinois. IL&nbsp;146 serves two sections of the [[Shawnee National Forest]].


== Route description ==
== Route description ==
IL-146 generally follows a land route of the [[Trail of Tears]], a trail taken by bands of approximately 9,000 [[Cherokee]] who were forced to march through southern Illinois from November 1838 until January 1839 as part of a U.S. government mandated relocation. In 2006, the state of Illinois designated IL-146 as a historic highway and route of the Trail of Tears.<ref> "House Joint Resolution 142", Illinois 94th General Assembly, adopted November 29, 2006. [http://ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=142&GAID=8&GA=94&DocTypeID=HJR&LegID=26217&SessionID=50]</ref>
IL&nbsp;146 generally follows a land route of the [[Trail of Tears]], a trail taken by bands of approximately 9,000 [[Cherokee]] who were forced to march through southern Illinois from November 1838 until January 1839 as part of a U.S. government mandated relocation. In 2006, the state of Illinois designated IL&nbsp;146 as a historic highway and route of the Trail of Tears.<ref> "House Joint Resolution 142", Illinois 94th General Assembly, adopted November 29, 2006. [http://ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=142&GAID=8&GA=94&DocTypeID=HJR&LegID=26217&SessionID=50]</ref>


IL-146 intersects with two U.S. [[Interstate Highway]]s: [[Interstate 24]] at exit 16 near [[Vienna, Illinois|Vienna]], and [[Interstate 57]] at exit 30 near [[Anna, Illinois|Anna]].
IL&nbsp;146 intersects with two U.S. [[Interstate Highway]]s: [[Interstate 24]] at exit 16 near [[Vienna, Illinois|Vienna]], and [[Interstate 57]] at exit 30 near [[Anna, Illinois|Anna]].
IL-146 passes through an area of Illinois noted for scenic beauty and significant tourist visitation. State-operated parks and recreation areas on or adjacent to IL-146 include, from west to east:
IL&nbsp;146 passes through an area of Illinois noted for scenic beauty and significant tourist visitation. State-operated parks and recreation areas on or adjacent to IL&nbsp;146 include, from west to east:


*[[Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area]] near [[Jonesboro, Illinois|Jonesboro]]
*[[Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area]] near [[Jonesboro, Illinois|Jonesboro]]
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== History ==
== History ==
SBI Route 146 originally ran from [[East Cape Girardeau, Illinois|East Cape Girardeau]] east to Golconda. In 1937 it was extended east to Elizabethtown, replacing a leg of [[Illinois Route 34]]. In 1942 the road was extended east to Cave-In-Rock. There have been no changes since 1942.<ref name=n9jig/>
SBI Route 146 originally ran from [[East Cape Girardeau, Illinois|East Cape Girardeau]] east to Golconda. In 1937 it was extended east to Elizabethtown, replacing a leg of [[Illinois Route 34|Route&nbsp;34]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Foust |first1=Hal |title=24 Highways Renumbered as Tourist Aid |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90765772/il-changes-march-28-1937/ |access-date=December 18, 2021 |work=[[The Chicago Tribune]] |date=March 28, 1937 |page=54|via=Newspapers.com}} {{open access}}</ref> In 1942 the road was extended east to Cave-In-Rock. There have been no changes since 1942.<ref name=n9jig/>


==Major intersections==
==Major intersections==
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{{jcttop|state=IL|length_ref=<ref name="Google Maps">{{Google Maps |url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/37.2952384,-89.5157924/37.4955972,-88.1699772/@37.4325023,-89.4005617,9z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!4m1!3e0 |title=Overview Map of IL&nbsp;146 |access-date=March 5, 2017}}</ref>}}
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|river=[[Mississippi River]]
|river=[[Mississippi River]]
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|mile=3.7
|mile=3.7
|road={{jct|state=IL|IL|3|dir1=south|GRR|National|dir2=south|LHT|Southern Branch|city1=Cairo}}
|road={{jct|state=IL|IL|3|dir1=south|GRR|National|dir2=south|LHT|Southern Branch|city1=Cairo}}
|notes=Western end of IL 3 / Great River Road / Lincoln Heritage Trail overlap
|notes=Western end of IL&nbsp;3 / Great River Road / Lincoln Heritage Trail overlap
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{{ILint
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|mile=15.4
|mile=15.4
|road={{jct|state=IL|IL|3|dir1=north|GRR|National|dir2=north|LHT|Southern Branch|city1=Wolf Lake|city2=Chester|location3=[[LaRue Pine Hills]]}}
|road={{jct|state=IL|IL|3|dir1=north|GRR|National|dir2=north|LHT|Southern Branch|city1=Wolf Lake|city2=Chester|location3=[[LaRue Pine Hills]]}}
|notes=Eastern end of IL 3 / Great River Road overlap<!--a spur of the LHT follows IL 146 here-->
|notes=Eastern end of IL&nbsp;3 / Great River Road overlap<!--a spur of the LHT follows IL&nbsp;146 here-->
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|mile=20.8
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|road={{jct|state=IL|IL|127|dir1=north|city1=Murphysboro|location2=[[Bald Knob (Illinois)|Bald Knob]]}}
|road={{jct|state=IL|IL|127|dir1=north|city1=Murphysboro|location2=[[Bald Knob (Illinois)|Bald Knob]]}}
|notes=Western end of IL 127 overlap
|notes=Western end of IL&nbsp;127 overlap
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|mile=23.3
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|road={{jct|state=IL|IL|127|dir1=south|city1=Cairo|location2=[[Lincoln Memorial Park]]}}
|road={{jct|state=IL|IL|127|dir1=south|city1=Cairo|location2=[[Lincoln Memorial Park]]}}
|notes=Eastern end of IL 127 overlap; [[traffic circle]] around city park
|notes=Eastern end of IL&nbsp;127 overlap; [[traffic circle]] around city park
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{{ILint
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|mile=77.7
|mile=77.7
|road={{jct|state=IL|IL|34|dir1=north|city1=Harrisburg}}<!--anything else signed?-->
|road={{jct|state=IL|IL|34|dir1=north|city1=Harrisburg}}<!--anything else signed?-->
|notes=Western end of IL 34 overlap
|notes=Western end of IL&nbsp;34 overlap
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{{ILint
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|mile=81.2
|mile=81.2
|road={{jct|state=IL|IL|34|dir1=south|city1=Rosiclare}}<!--anything else signed?-->
|road={{jct|state=IL|IL|34|dir1=south|city1=Rosiclare}}<!--anything else signed?-->
|notes=Eastern end of IL 34 overlap
|notes=Eastern end of IL&nbsp;34 overlap
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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[[Category:State highways in Illinois|146]]
[[Category:State highways in Illinois|146]]

Latest revision as of 04:20, 19 January 2024

Illinois Route 146 marker

Illinois Route 146

Map
IL 146 highlighted in red
Route information
Maintained by IDOT
Length92.93 mi[1] (149.56 km)
Existed1926[2]–present
Major junctions
West end Route 34 / Route 74 in East Cape Girardeau
Major intersections
East end IL 1 in Cave-in-Rock
Location
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountiesAlexander, Union, Johnson, Pope, Hardin
Highway system
← IL 145→ IL 147

Illinois Route 146 (IL 146) is an east–west state highway in the U.S. state of Illinois. It serves the extreme southern region of the state, commonly called Little Egypt or the Illinois Ozarks. IL 146 is 92.93 miles (149.56 km) long.[1] An east–west highway, it serves Hardin County, Pope County, Johnson County, Union County, and Alexander County. These are some of the least-populated counties in Illinois. IL 146 serves two sections of the Shawnee National Forest.

Route description[edit]

IL 146 generally follows a land route of the Trail of Tears, a trail taken by bands of approximately 9,000 Cherokee who were forced to march through southern Illinois from November 1838 until January 1839 as part of a U.S. government mandated relocation. In 2006, the state of Illinois designated IL 146 as a historic highway and route of the Trail of Tears.[3]

IL 146 intersects with two U.S. Interstate Highways: Interstate 24 at exit 16 near Vienna, and Interstate 57 at exit 30 near Anna.

IL 146 passes through an area of Illinois noted for scenic beauty and significant tourist visitation. State-operated parks and recreation areas on or adjacent to IL 146 include, from west to east:

The city of Jonesboro was the site of an open-air debate between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas in 1858. The site of the debate is preserved as a picnic area and park in Jonesboro.

History[edit]

SBI Route 146 originally ran from East Cape Girardeau east to Golconda. In 1937 it was extended east to Elizabethtown, replacing a leg of Route 34.[4] In 1942 the road was extended east to Cave-In-Rock. There have been no changes since 1942.[2]

Major intersections[edit]

CountyLocationmi[5]kmDestinationsNotes
Mississippi River0.00.0
 Route 74 west – Cape Girardeau		Continuation into Missouri
Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge; Missouri–Illinois state line
AlexanderMcClure3.76.0


 IL 3 south / Great River Road (National Route) south / Lincoln Heritage Trail (Southern Branch) – Cairo		Western end of IL 3 / Great River Road / Lincoln Heritage Trail overlap
UnionWare15.424.8


 IL 3 north / Great River Road (National Route) north / Lincoln Heritage Trail (Southern Branch) – Wolf Lake, Chester, LaRue Pine Hills		Eastern end of IL 3 / Great River Road overlap
​20.833.5
 IL 127 north – Murphysboro, Bald Knob		Western end of IL 127 overlap
Jonesboro23.037.0 Lincoln Heritage Trail (Southern Branch) (West Market Street) – Court HouseEastern end of Lincoln Heritage Trail overlap
23.337.5
 IL 127 south – Cairo, Lincoln Memorial Park		Eastern end of IL 127 overlap; traffic circle around city park
Anna25.841.5 US 51 – Carbondale, Cairo
​30.649.2 I-57 – Mount Vernon, CairoI-57 exit 30
JohnsonWest Vienna40.364.9 IL 37 – Marion, Cairo, Cache River Wetlands Center
Vienna44.872.1 US 45 – Harrisburg, Metropolis
46.074.0 I-24 – Interstate 57, PaducahI-24 exit 16
​46.374.5
 IL 147 east – Simpson
Pope​57.492.4 IL 145 – Harrisburg, Paducah, KYinterchange
HardinHumm Wye77.7125.0
 IL 34 north – Harrisburg		Western end of IL 34 overlap
​81.2130.7
 IL 34 south – Rosiclare		Eastern end of IL 34 overlap
Loves Corner92.93149.56 IL 1 – Carmi, Cave in Rock
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Illinois Technology Transfer Center (2006). "T2 GIS Data". Retrieved 2007-11-08.
  2. ^ a b Carlson, Rich. Illinois Highways Page: Routes 141 thru 160. Last updated April 15, 2005. Retrieved June 26, 2006.
  3. ^ "House Joint Resolution 142", Illinois 94th General Assembly, adopted November 29, 2006. [1]
  4. ^ Foust, Hal (March 28, 1937). "24 Highways Renumbered as Tourist Aid". The Chicago Tribune. p. 54. Retrieved December 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  5. ^ Google (March 5, 2017). "Overview Map of IL 146" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved March 5, 2017.

External links[edit]

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