Fort Defiance Park
The lowest point in the state of Illinois, at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.

📜 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.

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