National Register of Historic Places
Fort de Chartres
Fort de Chartres is a historic place in Prairie du Rocher, Randolph County, Illinois, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000329.
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Fort de Chartres
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About this place
What is Fort de Chartres?
Fort de Chartres was a French fortification first built in 1720 on the east bank of the Mississippi River in present-day Illinois. It was used as the administrative center for the province, which was part of New France. Due generally to river flooding, the fort was rebuilt twice, the last time in limestone in the 1750s in the era of French colonial control over Louisiana and the Illinois Country.
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Listing details
- Name
- Fort de Chartres
- City
- Prairie du Rocher
- County
- Randolph County
- State
- Illinois
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000329
- Resource type
- site
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 38.08563, -90.15921
When was Fort de Chartres listed on the National Register?
Fort de Chartres was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Fort de Chartres located?
Fort de Chartres is located in Prairie du Rocher, Randolph County, Illinois at approximately 38.08563, -90.15921. See the map above.
Is Fort de Chartres a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Fort de Chartres is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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