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Fort De Chartre

Started by Flintlock54, Yesterday at 02:48:59 PM

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Flintlock54

Yesterday at 02:48:59 PM
This is the south wall and main gate of Fort De Chartre, center of French government in the central Louisiana territory till 1763.  https://fortdechartres.net/

Very historic place and you can visit anytime.
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Potato_Hole

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Today at 03:53:20 PM

It had been bookmarked on our map for several years before we finally visited this spring on the way to a RFKD in MO. I think the powder house is the oldest building in Illinois. An interesting stop, and it pairs well with visits to Fort Kaskaskia and St Genevieve.
Honoring my colonial Woodson & Ligon ancestors: www.carolinajournal.com/opinion/hidden-in-a-potato-hole

Flintlock54

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Today at 04:49:39 PM
Yes the powder house has claim to being the oldest building in Illinois. The fort itself gives a good feel for colonial France. Some of the reinactors there have consented to give a volley fire demo at one of our event nearby. Should be memorable!
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