Limbert Cottage
406 South 15th Street Murphysboro, IL 62966 The Limbert Cottage is located in the John A. Logan Historic District, and believed to be the oldest brick residential structure standing in Murphysboro today. (Built circa 1882) Facebook
The Apple Sculpture at The Old Depot
The Apple Sculpture at The Old Depot—a new landmark and photo op that celebrates our community’s rich Apple Festival tradition. The History Behind the Apple Ornament – A Legacy That Began in 1967 The Apple Ornament, which inspired the sculpture, was first designed and produced in 1967 at the local aluminum plant, then owned by […]
The Blue Devils
2125 Spruce Street (the mural is located on the BACK side of the building) Murphysboro, IL A stunning 1100-square-foot project created by the dedication and creativity of over 400 students. This piece is a testament to the collaboration and passion of a community. Facebook
Brunzeez
209 West Main Street Ava, IL (618) 426-9822 We have a wide variety of choices for you. Anything from hand breaded mushrooms, hand pattied burger and fries, to a steak, seafood, and fresh homemade dessert. Facebook
Gabby’s on Main
214 West Main Ava, IL (618) 426-3000 Family style eatery. Home style food and atmosphere. Facebook
Cold Blooded Coffee & Roastery
1318 Walnut Street Murphysboro, IL, 62966 618-471-4112 coldbloodedcoffeeandroastery.com Sourcing beans is a complicated yet rewarding process of communication with farms and families from every corner of the earth. Every region of the globe is known for producing general profiles but only through specific organic micro-lots are we able to offer natures best of the season. […]
Lawrence “Big Twist” Nolan
The marker is located on the southeast corner of the Jackson County Court House lawn, 1001 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, Il. Jackson County LAWRENCE MILLARD NOLAN WAS BORN SEPTEMBER 23, 1937 IN TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA. HE MOVED TO MURPHYSBORO IN 1956 AND MARRIED HIS WIFE, YVONNE, IN 1965; TOGETHER THEY HAD SEVEN CHILDREN A VOCALIST, […]
Big Muddy Monster Billboard
Located by the McDonalds at the corner of Route 13 and Highway 127. ARTISTS Painted by Christine DeShazo · Zach Nelson · Ava Stuemke · Phil DeShazo LOCATION GPS – Lat: 37°7653589″N Lon: 89°3256886″W DATE 2024 SOCIAL MEDIA TAGS #revitalize62966 #applecity62966 #paintthetown62966 #murphysboro THE STORY BEHIND THE MURAL Terrorized by a creature […]
Oak Street Art area
The Logan District Historical District around the Oak and 16th Street area. Murphysboro, IL The Oak Street Art area is a collective of artists living and working in southern Illinois. Their mission is to nurture connections between art and our community through advocacy, education, and practice, with a vision is that art is for everyone, […]
Beautiful Morning in Murphysboro
on the south side of the Youth & Rec Center at Carl Lee Park (1818 Walnut Street) ARTISTS Christine DeShazo · Sue Gindlesparger · Zach Nelson LOCATION GPS – Lat: 37°76483″N Lon: 89°34335″W DATE 2023 SOCIAL MEDIA TAGS #revitalize62966 #applecity62966 #paintthetown62966 THE STORY BEHIND THE MURAL The mural, “Beautiful Morning in Murphysboro,” was […]
