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The Pierre Menard Home is the finest example of French colonial architecture in the Central Mississippi Valley. The Post-on-Sill Frame House was built during 1800-1802 for fur trader and entrepreneur, Pierre Menard.

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Pierre Menard Home State Historic Site

The Pierre Menard Home is the finest example of French colonial architecture in the Central Mississippi Valley. The Post-on-Sill Frame House was built during 1800-1802

Ellis Grove, IL Historic Homes

Kaskaskia Bell State Historic Site

This old church bell, a gift to the Catholic Church at Kaskaskia from King Louis XV was cast in France in 1741. It is popularly known as the "Liberty Bell of the West."

Ellis Grove, IL Artifacts


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Locust Hills Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Gateway National Golf Links

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Westlake Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Confederate Prison Site

A small portion of the original wall of the Confederate Prison was restored in 1973. The prison housed Confederate prisoners ...

Governor Bond Memorial

The Governor Bond State Memorial marks the grave of Shadrach Bond (1773-1832), the first governor of Illinois after it attain...