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1. dnr.illinois.gov › parks › parkFort Massac State Park - Illinois Department of Natural Resources

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   Fort Massac State Park. The replica 1802 fort at Fort Massac State Park remains closed pending structural rehabilitation . Experience the scenic splendor of southern Illinois, with plenty of outdoor fun and events tied to the region's rich history, at Fort Massac State Park.

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2. www.nps.gov › places › fort-massac-state-parkFort Massac State Park - U.S. National Park Service

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   Place. Fort Massac State Park. Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail. Quick Facts. Location: 1308 E. 5th Street, Metropolis, IL 62960. MANAGED BY: Fort Massac State Park. Amenities. 17 listed. Lewis and Clark NHT Visitor Centers and Museums.

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   Where is Fort Massac State Park?

   • Experience the scenic splendor of southern Illinois, with plenty of outdoor fun and events tied to the region's rich history, at Fort Massac State Park. Overlooking the mighty Ohio River from the southern tip of Illinois, this majestic location has been preserved and maintained since 1908, when it became Illinois' first state park.

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   Is there a replica of Fort Massac State Park?

   • Today, an 8.8 mile trail named in honor of George Rogers Clark stretches from the nearby city of Metropolis, IL, through Fort Massac State Park, crossing over Massac Creek in the East of the park. While the original fort no longer stands, a replica was built in 2002, based on the 1802 fort constructed by Americans.

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   When did Fort Massac become a state park?

   • Fort Massac became Illinois’ first state park on November 5, 1908, initially covering a mere 22 acres. Today, visitors can visit the park’s museum which boasts of myriad prehistoric objects on display. The park also offers various historic programs that cover the time period of the mid 18th century to the Civil War.

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   Does Fort Massac have a campground?

   • Campers enjoy Fort Massac's 50 Class A vehicular campsites, complete with electricity, a disposal station and a shower building. Tent camping and a separate group campground also are available. Camping reservations can be made through ExploreMoreIL™.

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4. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g36360-dFort Massac State Park - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go ...

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   Metropolis, IL 62960 Phone: 618.524.4712 Fort Massac State Park is located in Metropolis on the Ohio River. There is a great view of the river from the Fort. The Fort itself is a recreation of the Fort that stood in this location in 1802. This is a great place to turn the kids loose and let them explore.

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5. www.nps.gov › places › fort-massacFort Massac - U.S. National Park Service

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   Place. Fort Massac. Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail. Fort Massac in Metropolis, Illinois. Quick Facts. Location: 1308 E 5th Street, Metropolis IL. Significance: Lewis and Clark recruited Corps members from Fort Massac. Designation: National Register of Historic Places. MANAGED BY: State of Illinois. Amenities. 8 listed.

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7. www.nps.gov › places › fort-massac-illinoisFort Massac, Illinois - U.S. National Park Service

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   Jul 31, 2023 · Quick Facts. Location: 1308 E 5th St, Metropolis, IL 62960. Significance: Meriwether Lewis and William Clark recruited three members of their expedition, Joseph Whitehouse, George Drouillard, and John Newman, at Fort Massac in 1803. Designation: Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, National Register of Historic Places. MANAGED BY:

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