Atlas of Battles

US state, 10 engagements

Battles in Illinois

10 engagements in the atlas lie within Illinois: 10 battles between 1780 and 1898. Most belong to Black Hawk War (5), War of 1812 (3), American Revolutionary War (1).

Battle of St. LouisBattle of Fort DearbornBattle of Africa PointBattle of Credit IslandBattle of Stillman's RunAttack at Ament's CabinBattle of Waddams GroveBattle of Apple River FortBattle of Kellogg's GroveBattle of VirdenChicagoSt. LouisCincinnatiDes MoinesIndianapolisLouisvilleDaytonLansingPeoriaCedar Rapids200 km40.527N, 89.107W
10 placed engagements. Present-day coastlines; larger marks are landmark engagements.

Wars fought here 3

Engagements by date

DateEngagementPlaceWar
26 May 1780Battle of St. LouisCahokia, IllinoisAmerican Revolutionary War
15 August 1812Battle of Fort DearbornChicago, IllinoisWar of 1812
18 April 1813Battle of Africa PointIllinoisWar of 1812
4 September 1814Battle of Credit IslandCredit Island, IllinoisWar of 1812
14 May 1832Battle of Stillman's RunIllinoisBlack Hawk War
18 June 1832Attack at Ament's CabinIllinoisBlack Hawk War
18 June 1832Battle of Waddams GroveIllinoisBlack Hawk War
24 June 1832Battle of Apple River FortIllinoisBlack Hawk War
25 June 1832Battle of Kellogg's GroveIllinoisBlack Hawk War
12 October 1898Battle of VirdenIllinois