Charles Mound

Charles Mound is a gentle, 1,235-foot (376 m) high hill in northern Jo Daviess County, Illinois, near the small town of Scales Mound and 11 miles (18 km) northeast of Galena. It is the highest point of the state.

Elijah Charles, the namesake of the mound, was one of the region's first permanent settlers, arrived in 1828 and settled at the base of the mound.^[1]

Charles Mound Media

Sign at the summit of Charles Mound, June 2016
The highest natural point in Illinois at 1235 feet. Located near Scales Mound, Illinois.

References

↑ Mansberger, Floyd (1990-04-02). "Scales Mound Historic District" (PDF). National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-06-25. Retrieved 2008-12-17.

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[nrhp-1] Mansberger, Floyd (1990-04-02). "Scales Mound Historic District" (PDF). National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-06-25. Retrieved 2008-12-17.

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