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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.

Marys River
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

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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:

• Steeleville
• Sparta

Parts of the following counties are in the Mary's River basin:

• Jackson County
• Perry County
• Randolph County

See also

• List of Illinois rivers

References

External links

• USGS Real-Time Stream Gage, Marys River
• Prairie Rivers Network

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