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Fort Russell
Edwardsville,
IL ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
38° 49' 39.479988",
-89° 58' 13.140012"
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Illinois State Historical Marker |
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One quarter-mile to the west stood Fort Russell, a wooden stockade which served as a base of supplies and operations for the Illinois militia during the War of 1812. From here, for months at a time, Governor Ninian Edwards administered the affairs of Illinois Territory.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Fort Russell Historical Marker Location Map, Edwardsville, Illinois Map
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