John A. Logan Visits Fort Kaskaskia

On a rainy and dreary day, John A. Logan and Karla weathered the storm to visit Fort Kaskaskia in Ellis Grove, IL. Altogether, they traveled 97.2 miles round-trip to make for an adventurous day. Fort Kaskaskia is a historical site that can be found on a bluff which overlooks the well-known Mississippi River. While standing on this bluff, one can see where the original town of Kaskaskia was once located, historically known for being the first state capital of Illinois. With several historical connections, one of the most prominent facts about Kaskaskia would be its role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition. In 1797, William Clark visited Kaskaskia while looking into a lawsuit filed by Spanish civilians. During this visit, he ended up meeting several dominant and influential men, who would help him out in the future. Years later, in 1803, these men provided Clark with useful information regarding knowledge of the Illinois Country. Also, one of the main reasons for Lewis and Clark to visit Kaskaskia again, was to recruit more men for their expedition. By the end of their visit, they ended up recruiting around 11 men from Fort Kaskaskia, who thus added an immense amount of help to their journey. In present day, Fort Kaskaskia is a beautiful place to visit, with great historical elements and a beautiful view (when it is not raining of course). After completing this journey, John A. Logan traveled a total of 470.92 miles.