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Fort Daniel Conservation Area

4921 Fort Daniel Rd, Decatur, IL 62521

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Located near Mt. Zion in southeastern Macon County, Illinois, Fort Daniel Conservation Area is a 200-acre site rich in history and recreational opportunity.

The conservation area’s background includes tales of Southern sympathizers during the Civil War, and an old stagecoach route.Fort Daniel Conservation Area provides trails, a pavilion, playground, and varied terrain. Big Creek winds through the area providing water and habitat for the wildlife. You’ll see many species of plants in the forests, grasslands, and floodplain.

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