Apple River Fort
Apple River Fort, today known as the Apple River Fort State Historic Site, was one of many frontier forts hastily completed by settlers in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin following the onset of the 1832 Black Hawk War. Look for it in Woodbine Township. Around it, Charles Mound (13 mi) comes first on our list.
A museum inside Woodbine Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 12°, with about 30" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Elizabeth Township is the nearest base
Elizabeth Township is 4 miles west, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 71–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The climate here
Here are the months at Apple River Fort, with their weather.
Apple River Fort
Apple River Fort, today known as the Apple River Fort State Historic Site, was one of many frontier forts hastily completed by settlers in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin following the onset of the 1832 Black Hawk War. Located in present-day Elizabeth, Illinois, United States, the fort at the Apple River settlement was built in less than a week. It was one of the few forts attacked during the war and the only one attacked by a band led by Black Hawk himself. At the Battle of Apple River Fort, a firefight of about an hour ensued, with Black Hawk's forces eventually withdrawing. The fort suffered one militia man killed in action, and another wounded. After the war, the fort stood until 1847, being occupied by squatters before being sold to a private property owner who dismantled the building.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1997)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Where to stay near Apple River Fort
Rooms are nearest in Woodbine Township (3) and Galena (41).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Apple River Fort | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbine Township 29% vacation homes | in town | — | 3 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 524 | $153K |
| Galena | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 41 11 hotels · 1 motel · 26 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 3,210 | $233K |
| West Galena Township | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 27 6 hotels · 20 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 3,143 | $238K |
| Guilford Township 55% vacation homes | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 11 7 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 1,519 | $358K |
| The Galena Territory 57% vacation homes | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 1,735 | $325K |
| Elizabeth Township | 4 mi west | 5 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 979 | $154K |
| East Galena Township 29% vacation homes | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 10 3 hotels · 1 motel · 6 inns & B&Bs | 1,228 | $300K |
| Bellevue | 12 mi west | 20 min | 11 4 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 2,317 | $217K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
These well-known sights sit within 67 miles.
113 mi MountainCharles Mound
66 mi Stadium & arenaCamp Randall Stadium
58 mi Ancient siteRock Island Arsenal
66 mi Stadium & arenaKohl Center
52 mi State parkBlue Mound State Park
57 mi Stadium & arenaBMO Center213 mi MuseumChicago Athenaeum
326 mi MuseumNational Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium250K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Charles Mound: Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Camp Randall Stadium: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Rock Island Arsenal: Robert A, Ryan, J. Ceronia, and Bruce A. Harms, Photographers, Public domain · Kohl Center: Pbrown111 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Blue Mound State Park: Mailseth at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · BMO Center: SimLibrarian, CC0 · National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium: Dirk Hansen, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Questions before you go
Is Apple River Fort in Woodbine Township?
Yes. It’s inside Woodbine Township, IL.
When is the best time to visit Apple River Fort?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 71–83°.
What is the closest airport to Apple River Fort?
Dubuque Regional (DBQ), about 26 miles away. The nearest big hub is Chicago O'Hare (ORD), about 121 miles.
Where should I stay near Apple River Fort?
Galena (13 mi, 41 places to stay), West Galena Township (14 mi, 27 places to stay) and Guilford Township (8 mi, 11 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Woodbine Township
There are no tips yet, so start one in Woodbine Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.