Tag: Illinois ghost towns
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Shawneetown, Illinois: A River Town Rebuilt on Higher Ground
After the devastating 1937 Ohio River flood forced residents to abandon Old Shawneetown, a new community was established a few miles inland. Today, New Shawneetown tells its story through landmarks like the Shawnee Chief Motel and the town’s water tower, reminders of resilience in the face of loss.
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The Last Stand in Swan Creek – Historic Illinois Bank
When Curiosity Takes the Wheel On June 2, 2020, I was out on one of my photography road trips, deliberately wandering the backroads in search of scenes that might be worth capturing. The day had already given me a few unexpected finds, and I was content letting the miles roll by without much of a
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