Near Ellis Grove in Randolph County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Beaver Island
Photographed by Jason Voigt, November 30, 2020
1. Beaver Island Marker
First State Capital of Illinois
Dedicated to Joseph B. Cassou, 1890-1965.
Descendant of "Cassou the Trader", who traveled
Up and down the Mississippi in the 1700's.
Erected by American Land of Conservancy.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Government & Politics • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 37° 58.119′ N, 89° 54.639′ W. Marker was near Ellis Grove, Illinois, in Randolph County. It could 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 was at or near this postal address: 4372 Park Rd, Ellis Grove IL 62241, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Southern Illinois Little Egypt. It was also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Dedicated in Memory of George Rogers Clark (here, next to this marker); Kaskaskia Village (a few steps from this marker); Lewis and Clark in Illinois (a few steps from this marker); Kaskaskia Island (a few steps from this
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Photographed by Jason Voigt, November 30, 2020
2. Beaver Island Marker
Close-up with the George Rogers Clark dedication plaque
Photographed by Jason Voigt, November 30, 2020
3. Beaver Island Marker
Marker is on the scenic overlook behind the shelter at Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site.
Photographed by Edward Troxel, April 28, 2022
4. Beaver Island Marker Missing as of April 28, 2022
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 917 times since then and 47 times this year. Last updated on April 28, 2022, by Edward Troxel of Creal Springs, Illinois. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 30, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 4. submitted on April 28, 2022, by Edward Troxel of Creal Springs, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
