[graphic] National Historic Landmarks Program header [graphic]NPS Arrowhead and link to www.nps.gov[photo] Chrysler Building, New York[photo] Brown Chapel, Selma AL[phtoto] Cape Hatteras Light Station, Buxton, North Carolina[photo] Pioneer Deep Space Station, Fort Irwin, CA
     
 
Fort De Chartres

Prairie du Rocher, Illinois
County of Randolph.
Terminus of Illinois Route 155
National Register Number: 66000329
 Resource type: Site.
Property type: Defense - fortification. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2006.
Congressional District: IL - 12 Certified Local Government: NO
This NHL offers public access.
Please contact the NHL directly for visitor information.
Current use/information: Reconstructed as Part of State Park; http://www.state.il.us/HPA/Sites/FortdeChartres.htm.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - October 9, 1960):
First occupied by the French built in 1720, this was the center of French civil and military goverment in the Illinois area in during the 18th century. The French held the garrison until October 1765, when English troops replaced them in accordance with the the treaty that ended the French and Indian War. In 1772, the fort was destroyed by the British. Now a State park, this is a reconstruction of the third fort built on this site.

Condition:
Cutbacks in state funding to state-owned historic sites may cause future problems.

No changes since last reporting period (2004)


Comments and questions about the database may be directed to NHL_info@nps.gov