Franklin Creek State Natural Area

Franklin Creek State Natural Area is an Illinois state park on 882 acres (357 ha) in Lee County, Illinois, United States. Franklin Creek State Natural Area was dedicated in 1982, making it the 24th nature preserve in Illinois.

Franklin Creek State Natural Area
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)
Franklin Creek State Park, October 2013
Map of the U.S. state of Illinois showing the location of Franklin Creek State Natural Area
LocationLee County, Illinois, USA
Nearest cityFranklin Grove, Illinois
Coordinates41°50′59″N 89°20′09″W
Area664 acres (269 ha)
Established1970
Governing bodyIllinois Department of Natural Resources

References

  • "Franklin Creek State Natural Area". Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2018-07-11.
  • USGS. "Franklin Creek State Park, USGS Franklin Grove (IL) Quad". TopoQuest. Retrieved 2008-07-05.


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