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 […]
