Buffalo Rock State Park
County:
LaSalle
Picture:
Location:
South side US 6, 4 miles east of IL 178
Coordinates:
No coordinates identified
Dedication Date:
01/01/1952
Dedication By:
The Illinois State Historical Society
Marker Description:
One mile south was the probable site of Fort Ottawa. It was erected in 1760-61 by Captain Passerat De La Chapelle and his French soldiers retreating from Canada to New Orleans to avoid surrender to the British.