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Morrison grave marker marks figure in Southern Illinois history
A grave marker at Garrison Hill near Kaskaskia State Park honors William Morrison, a leading 19th century fur trader and founder of Southern Illinois prosperity. The article details Morrison's life from his Buck County birth in 1790 to his vast trade network, his Morrison Mansion, and his role in St Louis' rise as a fur market. It notes his slavery ties, Santa Fe Trail overland venture, and land speculation including land now home to Morris Library at Southern Illinois University.
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Garrison Hill Cemetery