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.
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.
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 ArtifactsThe 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 HomesA preserved site of an old fort. A scenic overlook offers views of the Mississippi and Kaskaskia Rivers and of the site of Ol...
A Lionel train set shares space with a Li'l Abner Dogpatch Band windup toy and British toy soldiers, antique collectibles, cl...
The founder of the Pet Milk Company built this house that was one of the first with electricity and running water inside. It ...
The Tri City Port District is on the Granite City Canal near the Lock and Dam on the Mississippi River. Tri City Port is a du...