Reconstruction of the mid-1700s stone fort that was the base of French control of the Mississippi River Valley. It was surrendered to the British following the French and Indian War. The original powder magazine remains, and is one of the oldest buildings in Illinois.
Prairie du Rocher, IL Historic FortsThis lower Mississippi style house was built in the early 1800s and has been completely restored to reflect life during this period. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Prairie du Rocher, IL Historic HomesThis memorial commemorates Camp Dubois, the 1803-4 winter camp of Lewis and Clark, from which they launched their Corps of Di...
The ceiling rafters and attic floor are from the original log cabin, and the sidewalks are made from a school building dating...
A collection of Collinsville history....
Located in the 1875 Opera House, the building is full of Popeye merchandise and a Popeye museum....
Memorabilia of Sen. Paul Simon's life and service in the U.S. Senate is gathered here. Simon took over the Troy Tribune in 19...