Near Ellis Grove in Randolph County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lewis and Clark in Illinois
Erected 2003 by The State of Illinois & Illinois Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 28, 1803.
Location. 37° 58.129′ N, 89° 54.646′ W. Marker is near Ellis Grove, Illinois, in Randolph County. Marker can be reached from Park Road, 0.4 miles west of Shawneetown Trail (County Route 3). Marker is located at Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site, behind the shelter. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4372 Park Rd, Ellis Grove IL 62241, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kaskaskia Island (a few steps from this marker); Dedicated in Memory of George Rogers Clark (a few steps from this marker); Kaskaskia Village (a few steps from this marker); Fort Kaskaskia Shelter (within shouting distance of this marker); Garrison Hill Cemetery (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Fort Kaskaskia (approx. 0.4 miles away); Looking For a Few Good Men (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Home of Pierre Menard (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ellis Grove.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.