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Warsaw in Hancock County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

Fort Edwards

 
 
Fort Edwards Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 28, 2024
1. Fort Edwards Marker
Inscription. This marker is dedicated to the members of the US military who served at Fort Edwards from its construction in 1816 until the close of operations in 1824.
 
Erected 2013 by NSDAR (Illinois State Organization District 1).
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.
 
Location. 40° 21.899′ N, 91° 26.178′ W. Marker is in Warsaw, Illinois, in Hancock County. Marker is on Fort Edwards Street west of North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located at Fort Edwards State Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 N 3rd St, Warsaw IL 62379, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fort Edwards Monument (a few steps from this marker); Forts on the Bluffs (within shouting distance of this marker); Statue of Liberty Replica (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); This Antique Fire Hydrant (approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sept. 27, 1997 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Keokuk National Cemetery
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(approx. 3 miles away in Iowa); Cornerstone of the Old Estes House (approx. 3 miles away in Iowa). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warsaw.
 
Fort Edwards Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 28, 2024
2. Fort Edwards Marker
Marker is by the light post
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.

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