Camp River Dubois
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 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 |
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
Links:
- North American Forts - Camp River Dubois
- Wikipedia - Camp Dubois
- Wikipedia - Lewis & Clark State Historic Site
Visited: 27 Aug 2012
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