Near Ellis Grove in Randolph County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Dedicated in Memory of George Rogers Clark

Photographed By Jason Voigt, November 30, 2020

1. Dedicated in Memory of George Rogers Clark Marker

Inscription.

Dedicated in Memory of

George Rogers Clark

and his heroic men who captured
Kaskaskia from the British July 4, 1778

Erected 1996 by the state societies of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1778.

Location. 37° 58.12′ N, 89° 54.638′ W. Marker is near Ellis Grove, Illinois, in Randolph County. Marker can be reached from Park Road, half a mile 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 Village (here, next to this marker); Lewis and Clark in Illinois (a few steps from this marker); Kaskaskia Island (a few steps from this marker); Fort Kaskaskia Shelter (a few steps from this marker); Garrison Hill Cemetery (about 700 feet away, measured

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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.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, November 30, 2020

2. Dedicated in Memory of George Rogers Clark Marker

Marker is on the scenic overlook behind the shelter at Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site.

George Rogers Clark image. Click for full size.

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3. George Rogers Clark

Print by Otto Stark

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 30, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 3. submitted on August 23, 2023, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.