Illinois, Madison County, near Edwardsville
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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.
(Forts, Castles • Patriots & Patriotism • Politics • War of 1812) Includes location, directions, 1 photo, GPS coordinates, map.
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.(Forts, Castles • Patriots & Patriotism • Politics • War of 1812) Includes location, directions, 1 photo, GPS coordinates, map.