Fort de Chartres
1720The French colonial fort built in 1720 that served as the center of French government in the Illinois Country, the upper Mississippi River valley.
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The French colonial fort built in 1720 that served as the center of French government in the Illinois Country, the upper Mississippi River valley.
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The French colonial fort built in 1720 that served as the center of French government in the Illinois Country, the upper Mississippi River valley.
This unassuming spot along the Mississippi River was once a crucial launchpad for America's westward expansion. From 1826 to 1946, Jefferson Barracks served as a primary training and deployment center for the U.S. Army.…
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