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Madison County
Madison County, Illinois is located just to the northeast of St. Louis in the southern part of the state. The county has a population of over 270,000 people, making it the fourth most populous county in Illinois. Madison County is home to numerous streams, lakes and parks that provide visitors with a wide range of outdoor recreational activities. It also contains many interesting historical sites as well as numerous museums and educational facilities dedicated to preserving and displaying the un

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Dams to Explore in Madison County

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Lock Number 27
Lock Number 27 was located near the junction of the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers in Madison County, Illinois. The lock was essential in providing safe passage for boats and barges in the area while preventing flooding. Through this lock, countless tons of raw materials and goods were transported along these rivers each year. It eventually became one of the most important locks on the river systems and remained actively used until it was decommissioned in 2009 by a large energy company.
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Melvin Price Lock And Dam
The Melvin Price Lock and Dam is a powerhouse of activity. Located on the Mississippi River, it serves as a crucial navigation point for boats traveling along the river. It was built in 1938 with the intention of providing better navigation and reducing flooding in the area during flood season. The area surrounding the locks is one of natural beauty as well, featuring two diversely different habitats: bottomland hardwood forest and sand-bottom marshland.

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