New Lenox Township Scattered remnants raise questions of origin of fort along Native American trails Michael Esposito Times correspondent Jan 16, 2021 Jan 16, 2021 Updated Nov 6, 2024 0 1 of 9 Information is posted at the entrance to what is known as the Old French Fort. Tony V. Martin, The Times Historian David Rubner shows the location of what is known as the Old French Fort in New Lenox Township. Tony V. Martin, The Times Historian David Rubner shows the location of the fort that's come to be known as a French outpost. Tony V. Martin, The Times Historian David Rubner shows the site marker of the fort, which has toppled over. Tony V. Martin, The Times Historian David Rubner shows the mound in Higinbotham Woods where the fort once stood. Tony V. Martin, The Times A sign marks the entrance tp the Old French Fort. Tony V. Martin, The Times Historians and researchers say the site predates the French in the area and it probably wasn't a fort. Tony V. Martin, The Times A sign tells the lore of the Old French Fort. Tony V. Martin, The Times The site marker of the Old French Fort in Lew Lenox has been toppled. Tony V. Martin, The Times Prefer us on Google Learn More Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Michael Esposito Times correspondent Time travel is possible through the study of history, and sometimes it results in unexpected destinations.kAm%96 }6H {6?@I pC62 w:DE@C:42= $@4:6EJ E6==D @7 2 7@CE E92E @?46 DE@@5 :? E96 C68:@?[ 36=:6G65 E@ 92G6 366? 3F:=E :? E96 `fb_D 36EH66? E96 }2E:G6 p>6C:42? 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