Fort San Carlos
historic site
- Material
- bronze
- Inscription
- Near this spot stood Fort San Carlos, erected in 1780. It was attacked May 28, 1780 by the British & Indians & successfully defended by the Spanish garrison under Capt Fernando de Leyba This victory prevented Great Britain from gaining control of the Mi
- 0.7 mi off the Historic National Road - IllinoisNational
- 1.2 mi off the Great River RoadNational
- 0.6 mi off the Historic Route 66 - MO
- 0.8 mi off the Historic Route 66National
Overlooks nearby
- Mississippi River Overlook · 1 mi
- Mounted Binculors · 9 mi
- 7 Gates of Hell: Gate 1 · 14 mi
- Mississippi & Missouri River Confluence Point · 14 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:05 | 18:38 | 19:13 |
| June solstice | 05:37 | 19:50 | 20:29 |
| September equinox | 06:49 | 18:24 | 18:59 |
| December solstice | 07:16 | 16:02 | 16:43 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
38.62480, -90.19047
Elevation 145 m (modelled from terrain)