Millstone Bluff

Millstone Bluff Archeological Site

Description: Visitors to Millstone Bluff can see the remains of a Mississippian village and cemetery located atop a bluff near the town of Robbs. The only visible remains of the village are bowl-shaped depressions where dozens of houses once stood. Nearby is a cemetery where remains of rectangular limestone grave sites can be seen. In addition, petroglyphs can also be

found pecked into the rock at Millstone Bluff. However, they are very difficult to make out on the lichen and moss covered rocks.

Trails: A short one-half mile trail begins at the parking area and circles the area where the village once stood atop the bluff. Descriptive signs explain and help understand exactly what once stood here.

Directions: From Exit 16 at Interstate 24 and Illinois 146, drive east on Illinois 146 for less than a mile to Illinois 147. Turn left onto Illinois 147, and drive 11.6 miles to a road on the left leading to the parking area.

Video used courtesy Stephen E. Nelson.