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Welcome to Pere Marquette State Park! My photos were taken on August 10, 2002. The state park is located near Grafton, IL. The address is Route 100, P.O. Box 158, Grafton, IL 62037. The phone number is 1-618-786-3323. |
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The state park is famous for the exceptional beauty of its fall colors and for its bald eagles during the winter. There is a spectacular view of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. Here you will find horseback riding, fishing, boating, camping, and hiking. |
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This 8,000 acre preservation area was named for Father Jacques Marquette, a French missionary who was among the first group of Europeans to reach the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers in 1673. |
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources Great River Road City of Grafton, IL Riverbend 2000 Pere Marquette State Park Home Page Return to Illinois State Parks page |
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Thanks for visiting! Last update on February 24, 2007. |
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