Beneath the Surface: The Wild, Ancient Geography of Jackson County.
If you’ve ever wandered a trail in Jackson County and felt like the ground beneath your feet had something to say, you’re right. This southern Illinois land isn’t just another stop between St. Louis and Nashville. It’s a geologic wonderland shaped by prehistoric oceans, ancient rivers, and shifting earth over hundreds of millions of years. […]
Commemorating 100 Years: The 1925 Murphysboro/Jackson County Tornado and the Resilience of a Community
March 18, 2025, marks a significant moment in the history of Jackson County — the 100th anniversary of one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history. On that fateful day in 1925, a devastating twister tore through Murphysboro, claiming 234 lives and causing widespread destruction. Despite the scale of tragedy, the story of Murphysboro’s recovery […]
