First Illinois State Park - Fort Massac - Metropolis, IL
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YoSam.
N 37° 08.619 W 088° 42.723
16S E 347949 N 4112180
Many other signs and marker make this claim here at Fort Massac. I chose to use this one, because I like it,.
Waymark Code: WMKKJG
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 04/27/2014
Views: 10
County of amrker: Massac County
Location of marker: sidewalk to the fort, Fort Massac State Park
Marker erected by: Illinois State Organization, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Mrs. Virgil V. Clary, State Regent
Date marker erected: October 24, 1990
Marker text:
FOUR FLAGS OVER FORT MASSAC
1500's Spanish Ownership
1702 French Trading post and mission
1757 French fortification to block British expansion into Mississippi River. Names Fort Massac
1764 French abandoned fort to British
1778 George Rogers Clark stopped here on his way to Kaskaskia
1794 George Washington ordered fort rebuilt and garrisoned
1908 Site designated First Illinois State parkVisit Instructions:As a suggestion for your visit log, please make every effort to supply a brief-to-detailed note about your experience at the Waymark. If possible also include an image that was taken when you visited the Waymark. Images can be of yourself, a personal Waymarking signature item or just one of general interest that would be of value to others. Sharing your experience helps promote Waymarking and provides a dynamic history of your adventures.