Illinois in the American Revolution - Metropolis, IL
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Plaque near a fort replica that was not so busy during the Revolution.
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Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/19/2017
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County of plaque: Massac County
Location of plaque: 5th St. (US-45), Fort Massac State Park, Metropolis
Plaque erected by: Illinois Bicentennial Commission and Illinois State Historical Society
Date plaque erected: 1978
Plaque Text:
ILLINOIS IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
George Rogers Clark arrived at Fort Massac on June 30, 1778, with about 175 men, under orders from Virginia to capture British outposts in Illinois. British failure to regarrison the old French fort here enabled Clark to enter the Illinois country without opposition. The British at Kaskaskia expected an attack from the Mississippi River. By marching overland Clark surprised them. He arrived at Kaskaskia on the night of July 4-5, and quickly secured the fort without resistance.