Marys River (Illinois)
River
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Marys River is a tributary of the Mississippi River in Illinois. It drains a small watershed between the Big Muddy River and the Kaskaskia River. It joins the Mississippi just southeast of Chester, near Kaskaskia. Because of its proximity to Kaskaskia — the capital of Illinois Territory and the first capital of the State of Illinois — Marys River was the site of early settlements leading into the interior of Illinois.
locationRandolph County, Illinois
coordinates38°11′07″N 89°37′40″W
location
Confluence with the Mississippi Rivercoordinates
37°52′49″N 89°46′59″W| Marys River | |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Randolph County, Illinois |
| • coordinates | 38°11′07″N 89°37′40″W |
| Mouth | |
• location | Confluence with the Mississippi River |
• coordinates | 37°52′49″N 89°46′59″W |
• elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Length | 41 mi (66 km) |
| Basin features | |
| GNIS ID | 413088 |
Marys River is approximately 41 miles (66 km) in length.[1]
Cities and counties
The following cities and towns are in the Marys River basin:
Parts of the following counties are in the Mary's River basin:
