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
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Southern Illinois Little Egypt. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
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
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Beaver Island (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing).
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.
Library of Congress
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 319 times since then and 24 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.
