"CAMP DUBOIS" - Wood River, Illinois
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BruceS
N 38° 51.752 W 090° 06.461
15S E 750957 N 4305498
Replica of the Fort located at Camp Dubois, the camp Lewis and Clark spent the winter prior to their departure on the journey to the west.
Waymark Code: WM1J63
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/17/2007
Views: 78
This is one of two Camp Dubois replicas in the area. The other is located at the Camp River DuBois State Historic Site in Hartford, Illinois. Both Camps are located away from the original Camp Dubois due to the changing course of the rivers. This Camp is located along the Wood River (River Dubois) as the original was. This fort is used for reenactments particularly during the May when the Camp DuBois Rendezvous is held. The Corps of Discovery stayed at this camp December 12, 1803 - May 14, 1804.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1803
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": United States
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: No it wasn't
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: For encampment of an army
Current condition: Replica fort in good condition
This site is administered by ----: Wood River Heritage Council
If admission is charged -: 12.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Open or unrestricted access.
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]
Official or advertised web-page: Not listed
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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