Camp River Dubois

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Camp River Dubois (1803-1804) - Established in 1803 by the Lewis & Clark expedition on the east bank of the Mississippi River in present day Madison County, Illinois. Abandoned in 1804 when the expedition departed. Also known as Camp Dubois.

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Camp River Dubois Replica

Camp River Dubois History

Current Status

The camp is recreated in the Lewis & Clark State Historic Site, Madison County, Illinois.

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Location: Lewis & Clark State Historic Site, Madison County, Illinois. Map point is the recreated camp.

Maps & Images

Lat: 38.801651 Long: -90.10298

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Sources:

  • Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 262

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