Golconda NewsLocal news for Golconda, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Efforts to preserve Trail of Tears fitting, proper- January 16, 2008 "It's just something you've got to do." One of the prettiest drives in Southern Illinois follows the route of Illinois 146 between the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. via Southern Illinoisanhttp://www.topix.net/city/golconda-il/2008/01/efforts-to-preserve-trail-of-tears-fitting-p... Residents asked to spot area Meskers- January 2, 2008 "The Web site shows people what Mesker components look like and how to determine if they have one of these historic structures in their community" The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency is offering a chance for residents to play history detective and locate more of the state's "Meskers" - distinctive ornamental iron facades or storefront components. via Southern Illinoisanhttp://www.topix.net/city/golconda-il/2008/01/residents-asked-to-spot-area-meskers?fromrss... |