Apple River Fort, Military fort museum in Elizabeth, United States.
The reconstructed wooden fort features a stockade with a blockhouse, representing military architecture from the 1830s frontier settlements in Illinois.
The fort gained strategic importance during the Black Hawk War of 1832, when 30 settlers successfully defended against an attack by 200 Native American warriors.
The site preserves the complex narrative of frontier settlement conflicts between European Americans and Native American tribes in the early 19th century.
Visitors can explore the interpretive center with exhibits, watch historical videos, and participate in weekend living history demonstrations from May through October.
Archaeological investigations in 1995 uncovered the original fort's foundations and period artifacts, leading to an accurate reconstruction using historical building methods.
Location: Elizabeth
GPS coordinates: 42.31806,-90.21417
Latest update: March 12, 2025 05:40
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