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  Map of theU.S. state ofIllinois showing the location of Mississippi Palisades State Park Show map of Illinois Mississippi Palisades State Park (the United States) Show map of the United States | |
| Location | Carroll County,Illinois,USA |
| Nearest city | Savanna, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 42°08′18″N90°09′32″W / 42.13835°N 90.15902°W /42.13835; -90.15902 |
| Area | 2,500 acres (1,000 ha) |
| Elevation | 751 feet (229 m) |
| Established | 1973 |
| Governing body | Illinois Department of Natural Resources |
| Designated | 1972 |
Mississippi Palisades State Park is aNational Natural Landmark located inCarroll County,Illinois, just north of the town ofSavanna. It is a partially conserved section of the Mississippi Palisades. The area contains many caves and large cliffs along theMississippi River at the mouth of theApple River in theDriftless Area of far northwestern Illinois.
Indie music artistSufjan Stevens made reference to the Palisades in his song "The Predatory Wasp of the Palisades Is Out to Get Us!" on his 2005 concept albumIllinois.
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