Originally the home of Captain James Moore, the Bellefontaine House was the first American settlement in the State of Illinois. Located along the Kaskaskia Trail, the Bellefontaine House is an idyllic reminder of the history of Southern Illinois. Visit the birthplace of Enoch Moore, the James Moore Cemetery, Bellefontaine Spring and more.
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