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Fort Massac State Park

Fort Massac State Park
1308 East 5th Street
Metropolis, IL 62960
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Attraction type: State park
Address: 1308 East 5th Street Metropolis, IL 62960
Tel: 618.524.4712

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“An excellent alternative to nasty rest areas..”
4 of 5 stars
jake_brake2007
Knoxville, Tennessee
Jul 3, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

This SP lies just over the (I-24 N) Illinois border in Metropolis. In a nutshell, the park consists of a visitor’s center, picnicking facilities, camping (tent and RV...although I did recall seeing horse trailers, too), and the fort, itself sitting on the Ohio river. Ok, so the fort is a replicate with remnants of early replicates sitting across from it,... more

“A fine historical recreation with great views of the Ohio River.”
5 of 5 stars
DyersburgTraveler
Dyersburg, TN
Jun 5, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Fort Massac is a very detailed recreation of the 1802 American fort found at this location, directly along side the foundation remains of the 1757 French fort of the same name. The park was created in 1908, and became Illinois' first state park. The site has historical backgrounds that extend from 1757 up through the time of the Civil War,... more

“Recreated Fort on the Ohio River”
4 of 5 stars
Factory_Reject
Palatine, Illinois USA
Aug 15, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Web Site: http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R5/frmindex.htm 1308 E. 5th Street Metropolis, IL 62960 Phone: 618.524.4712 Fort Massac State Park is located in Metropolis on the Ohio River. There is a great view of the river from the Fort. The Fort itself is a recreation of the Fort that stood in this location in 1802. This is a great place to turn the kids... more

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1308 East 5th Street, Metropolis, IL 62960
Tel: 618.524.4712