Fort Crevecoeur, French colonial fort near Peoria, Illinois, United States
Fort Crevecoeur stands on the east bank of the Illinois River, featuring a reconstruction of the original 1680 defensive structure with wooden walls.
French explorer René-Robert Cavelier established Fort Crevecoeur in January 1680 as the first European building within the boundaries of modern Illinois.
The fort served as a meeting point between French colonists and the Peoria tribe, facilitating trade relations during the North American fur trade period.
Visitors can explore the 86-acre park's nature trails, museum exhibits, and reconstructed fort structures while learning about colonial French history.
The fort's name, meaning 'broken heart' in French, reflects the difficulties its builders faced during construction in the harsh winter of 1680.
Location: Illinois
GPS coordinates: 40.64889,-89.60667
Latest update: May 19, 2025 07:14
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