Fort Massac is a French colonial and early National-era fort on the Ohio River in Massac County, Illinois, United States. Its site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto and his soldiers may have built a fort nearby as early as 1540. Maps from the early 18th century show an "Ancien Fort" near t…
Fort Massac is a French colonial and early National-era fort on the Ohio River in Massac County, Illinois, United States. Its site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto and his soldiers may have built a fort nearby as early as 1540. Maps from the early 18th century show an "Ancien Fort" near this location.
Location: Massac County, Illinois
Established: 1908
Built: 1757
Nearest city: Metropolis, Illinois
Area: 1,450 acres (587 ha)
Governing body: Illinois Department of Natural Resources
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