Remembering The Past – Honoring The Present – Investing In The Future

on the side of 1341 Walnut (corner of 14th and Walnut) ARTISTS Christine DeShazo · Sue Gindlesparger LOCATION GPS – Lat: 37°7641484″N Lon: 89°3380938″W DATE 2023 SOCIAL MEDIA TAGS #revitalize62966 #applecity62966 #paintthetown62966 THE STORY BEHIND THE MURAL The mural’s theme pays homage to education and its importance in Murphysboro. Since 1843, an emphasis on learning […]
Historical Portraits

Located at Smysor Plaza and the Daum Building in the Courthouse Square District downtown Address: south 1100 and 1200 blocks on Walnut Street HISTORICAL PORTRAITS – COURTHOUSE SQUARE DISTRICT The portraits at Smysor Plaza and at the Daum Building are paintings dedicated to residents who have been critical to the development and betterment of Murphysboro. […]
The Big Muddy Monster

Located behind 104 N. 14th in the alley in Murphysboro, IL ARTISTS Designed by Tony Phillippe Painted by Christine DeShazo · Lea Heller · Sue Gindlesparger · Phil DeShazo Big Muddy Monster cutout, painting, and support by Tony Phillippe · Bob Chambers · Chi Robinson · Mike Goodridge · Liz Lemond · Cassie […]
General John A. Logan

Located on the northeast corner of 12th and Walnut in Murphysboro, Il. ARTISTS Christine DeShazo · Joy Kjer · Nancy Bennet · Ava Stuemke · Sue Gindlesparger GPS – Lat: 37°7644455″N Lon: 89°335756″W DATE 2022 SOCIAL MEDIA TAGS #revitalize62966 #applecity62966 #paintthetown62966 Murphysboro, Illinois THE STORY BEHIND THE MURAL This mural, commissioned by the […]
The Nature and Recreation of Southern Illinois

Address: Northeast corner of 15th and Walnut
The Deer Cam

Address: Northwest corner of 12th and Walnut
Middle School Bookshelf

Address: Northeast front of Murphysboro Middle School (2125 Spruce Street)
Captain Applesauce’s Apple Festival

Address: South wall outside REAL Church (103 South 13th Street)
Step Back in Time – A Historic View of Walnut Street

Address: Northeast corner of 14th and Walnut
Meet Me in Murphysboro

Address: Northwest corner of 13th and Walnut