Battery Rock, Limestone cliff in Hardin County, Illinois, US
Battery Rock rises 100 meters above the Ohio River, forming a natural limestone wall with vertical surfaces and multiple geological layers.
The cliff gained recognition in 1840 as a strategic observation point for river traffic and received its National Register of Historic Places designation in 1998.
Local residents gather annually at Battery Rock for traditional spring celebrations, maintaining connections with early Illinois settler communities.
Visitors reach the cliff through Bend of the River Road, with designated parking areas and walking paths leading to observation points.
The cliff formation contains fossil remains of marine creatures from the Mississippian period, documenting 350 million years of geological history.
Location: Hardin County
GPS coordinates: 37.52940,-88.08110
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:48
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