Nearest city Savanna, Illinois Area 10.12 km² Established 1973 | Designated 1972 Phone +1 815-273-2731 | |
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Location Carroll County, Illinois, USA Governing body Illinois Department of Natural Resources Address 16327A IL-84, Savanna, IL 61074, USA Management Illinois Department of Natural Resources Similar Morrison‑Rockwood State Park, Lake Le‑Aqua‑Na State Rec, White Pines Forest St, Lowden State Park, Matthiessen State Park | ||
Illinois adventure 1702 mississippi palisades state park
Mississippi Palisades State Park, is a National Natural Landmark located in Carroll County, Illinois just north of the town of Savanna. It is a partially conserved section of the Mississippi Palisades. The area contains many caves and large cliffs along the Mississippi River at the mouth of the Apple River (Illinois) in the Driftless Area of far northwestern Illinois.
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Mississippi palisades state park
In popular cultureEdit
Indie music artist Sufjan Stevens made reference to the Palisades in his song "The Predatory Wasp Of The Palisades Is Out To Get Us!" on his 2005 concept album Illinois.
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