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Listed in Historical landmark, Indian Wars, Native American Heritage Sites, Pioneer History, Revolutionary War

• 11557-11563 Bluff Rd
  Columbia, Illinois 62236

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Piggott’s Fort Historic Site recalls one of the early settlements in what is now Columbia, Illinois. The site is associated with Joseph Piggott, a pioneer who established a settlement here in the late 18th century, when the Mississippi River region was still a contested frontier. Forts served as places of shelter and community during uncertain times, and this historic site helps bring that practical side of frontier life into focus. Located in Monroe County, south of St. Louis, it makes a worthwhile stop for travelers interested in the layered French, Spanish, and American history of the Mississippi River country.

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• City of Columbia, Illinois — City of Columbia

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Frontier History, historic site, Illinois History, Local History, Mississippi River region, Monroe County

Street

11557-11563 Bluff Rd

Latitude

38.448415

Longitude

-90.230372

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Good for kids

Country

USA

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