State Recreation Area · Illinois, United States
Prophetstown State Recreation Area
Prophetstown State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Illinois, United States, established in 1947.
State Recreation Area · Illinois, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Whiteside, Illinois, United States |
| Established | 1947 |
| Coordinates | 41.6719° N, 89.9239° W |
| Managed by | Illinois state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Prophetstown State Recreation Area
Prophetstown State Park is an Illinois state park on 53 acres (21 ha) in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. Situated on south bank of the Rock River adjoining modern Prophetstown, Illinois, it was the site of a native American village founded by Ho-Chunk chief Wabokieshiek (also known as White Cloud) along the Sauk Trail and populated in the early 19th century by Native Americans of various tribes who did not wish to evacuate across the Mississippi River as whites moved to the area. It became a strategic target during the Black Hawk War.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) · Chicago, United States · 106.1 miles away
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) · Chicago, United States · 112.2 miles away
- General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) · Milwaukee, United States · 136.0 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Prophetstown State Recreation Area?
Prophetstown State Recreation Area is in Illinois, United States (41.6719° N, 89.9239° W).
When was Prophetstown State Recreation Area established?
Prophetstown State Recreation Area was established in 1947, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_protected_areas_of_Illinois — Wikipedia list of Illinois state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prophetstown_State_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).