"Great things have been effected by a few men well conducted."
The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 a.m., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of the Illinois country, had marched through freezing floodwaters to gain this victory. The fort’s capture assured United States claims to the frontier, an area nearly as large as the original 13 states.
12 May 1993Took in this park not knowing much about George Rodger Clark. We learned much about him and enjoyed our visit.
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