Discover Where History Lives!

Welcome to Apple River Fort State Historic Site in Elizabeth, Illinois. Discover the fascinating history of the Black Hawk War and discover new and wonderful cultures as we take you to a little known time in our Nation's history.

Apple River Fort State Historic Site, located in Elizabeth, Illinois, is the site of one of the battles fought during the Black Hawk War. Black Hawk and his warriors attacked the hastily erected fort on June 24, 1832.

Begin your adventure in history with a visit to Apple River Fort.

OPEN WED–SUN 9 AM–4 PM
CLOSED MONDAY & TUESDAY

Apple River Fort State Historic Site
P.O. Box 206, 311 E. Myrtle
Elizabeth, IL 61028
815-858-2028
info@appleriverfort.org

What's New!!

Wild History Summer Day Camp on July 14-18, 2008.
Download the registration information now!

This website is funded in part by generous grants from the Illinois Association of Museums and the Galena/Jo Daviess County Convention and Visitors Bureau.