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Wabash Hotel IL443

Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz

The first hotel in Grayville was called the Wabash House located here on the bank of the Wabash River. It opened about 1830 to provide food and lodging to boat travelers. It was a primitative place serving travelers who were a 'Rough and Ready' lot looking for adventure.

Grayville Historic Group.

E. North St. & S. Water St., Grayville, White County Illinois


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