French Colonial Historic District
French Colonial Historic District, Historic district in Prairie du Rocher, United States.
The French Colonial Historic District encompasses 14,080 acres of land, featuring numerous colonial buildings and archaeological sites between Fort Chartres and Kaskaskia Island.
Fort de Chartres served as a critical military outpost during the 18th century, establishing French presence and maintaining control over trade routes in Illinois.
The district contains the Pierre Menard House, multiple French houses in Prairie du Rocher, and Native American archaeological sites, representing diverse cultural heritage.
Visitors can explore Fort Chartres State Park, examine preserved colonial architecture, and learn about early settlements through educational programs throughout the district.
The Modoc Rock Shelter within the district provides evidence of human habitation dating back thousands of years, connecting prehistoric periods to colonial times.
Location: Randolph County
Location: Monroe County
GPS coordinates: 38.08000,-90.13000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:35
Fort de Chartres
2.5 km
Illinois Caverns State Natural Area
17.3 km
Hawn State Park
30.2 km
Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site
22.9 km
Chester Bridge
32.4 km
Louis Bolduc House
13.6 km
Felix Vallé House State Historic Site
13.4 km
Modoc Rock Shelter
6.1 km
Pierre Menard House
23.2 km
Ste. Genevieve Historic District
13.5 km
Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge
26.1 km
Kaskaskia Bell State Memorial
25.8 km
Amoureux House
14.2 km
Kolmer Site
4.6 km
Fults Hill Prairie State Natural Area
31.1 km
Creole House
2.9 km
Gov. Daniel Dunklin's Grave State Historic Site
31.2 km
Jacques Guibourd Historic House
13.3 km
Fountain Creek Bridge
28 km
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church
25.4 km
Le Grand Champ Bottom
18.8 km
Waterloo Historic District
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Red Bud Historic District
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Bequette-Ribault House
14.3 km
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
13.6 km
Jean-Baptiste Vallé House
13.6 km
Lasource-Durand House
14.2 km
Kidd Lake State Natural Area
10 kmReviews
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