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Fort De Chartres State Historic Site


category : Historic Forts
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.

The state park today hosts several large re-enactments of colonial-era civil and military life each summer at the fort.


Admission: Free Admission
Hours: 9am-5pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday and major holidays.
Address: 1350 State Rt. 155
Phone: 618-284-7230
Our Email: Ftdchart@htc.net
Our Website:www.ftdechartres.com

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Fort De Chartres State Historic Site

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Fort De Chartres State Historic Site

Reconstruction of the mid-1700s stone fort that was the base of French control of the Mississippi River Valley. It was surren...