📜 Historic park at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.
🔍 Illinois' lowest point, offering vast river views.
🔍 Former Civil War military fortification, now a city park.

Why Go

🌊 Unobstructed views of Mississippi and Ohio rivers📜 Experience historical riverboat and Civil War scenes🏞️ Secluded natural setting📍 Visit a unique geographic marker🏞️ Enjoy overgrown greenery and undeveloped distant riverbanks

Why Avoid

⚠️ Park is not well maintained

Tips

🗺️ Take U.S. 51 south through Cairo, past Kentucky bridge turn.
↪️ Turn left into parking lot after half block toward Missouri.
⚠️ Be careful not to miss the turn onto the Missouri bridge.

🅿️ ParkingParking lot with a visible historical marker available.