Marys River (Illinois) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Marys River |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Randolph County, Illinois 38°11′07″N 89°37′40″W / 38.1853276°N 89.6278734°W |
| River mouth | Confluence with the Mississippi River 354 ft (108 m) 37°52′49″N 89°46′59″W / 37.8803295°N 89.783161°W |
| Length | 41 mi (66 km) |
| Basin features | |
| GNIS ID | 413088 |
The Marys River is a cool waterway in Illinois, USA. It's like a smaller helper river that flows into the mighty Mississippi River. This river helps drain a small area of land between two other rivers, the Big Muddy River and the Kaskaskia River.
The Marys River meets the Mississippi River near a town called Chester and a historic village named Kaskaskia. Because Kaskaskia was once the capital of Illinois, the Marys River area was one of the first places where people settled when they moved into Illinois. The river is about 41 miles (66 kilometers) long.
Where is the Marys River?
The Marys River flows through parts of southern Illinois. It starts in Randolph County, Illinois and makes its way to the Mississippi River.
Towns and Cities Along the Marys River
Several towns and cities are located in the area that the Marys River drains. This means the river's water flows through or near these places.
Counties Touched by the Marys River
The Marys River basin, which is the entire area of land that drains into the river, covers parts of three different counties:
