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Fort Russell

CITY:

Alton

COUNTY:

Madison

DEDICATED BY:

The Illinois State Historical Society

DEDICATION DATE:

January 1, 1934 at 6:00:00 AM

This marker is located in the Alton Museum of History & Art at 2809 College Avenue, Alton.

One quarter-mile to the west stood Fort Russell, a wooden stockade which served as a base of supplies and operations for the Illinois militia during the War of 1812. From here, for months at a time, Governor Ninian Edwards administered the affairs of Illinois Territory.

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