Apple River Fort, today known as the Apple River Fort State Historic Site, was one of many frontier forts hastily completed by settlers in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin following the onset of …
Apple River Fort, today known as the Apple River Fort State Historic Site, was one of many frontier forts hastily completed by settlers in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin following the onset of the 1832 Black Hawk War
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Jun 3, 2023
If you are in Elizabeth, take the time to visit this small fort. It's a quick, but interesting, walk through. Be sure to read the history of the Black Hawk War to understand what this fort is about… Full review by kathleen S
May 28, 2023
We went to avoid the crowds in Galena & are so glad we did. Lovely visitors center with balanced information on the Black Hawk War. The fort itself was historically recreated and is surprisingly. Full review by Rachel G
Sep 15, 2022
We stopped to see this place simply because it was open on this day it was well worth it -interesting history amazing that these people were able to throw this fort together in a short period of time… Full review by Experience813191
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