Jonesboro, Illinois

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Rivers & Roads in Song near Jonesboro

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Jonesboro.

11 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• Union Lookout · 5.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Stop here at Union Lookout and you'll be standing on a piece of history built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, or CCC, during the Great Depression. Back in 1934, the CCC, a program created by President Franklin D.…

• Campground Church and Cemetery Site · 7.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This quiet spot holds stories of faith, community, and heartbreaking journeys. Back in the 1800s, this land served as a religious campground and cemetery for the local Presbyterian congregation. A church building was…

• Ware Mounds and Village Site · 7.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine an entire village bustling with life right here, centuries ago. The Ware Mounds and Village Site, also called the Running Lake Site, was home to people of the Late Woodland and Mississippian cultures. Between…

• Giant City State Park · 11.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine soldiers drilling right where you're driving – Giant City wasn't always about hiking! In the mid-1800s, during the Mexican-American War, this area served as a training ground for Illinois troops. The flat…

• John Bridges Tavern and Store Site · 13.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine weary travelers in the early 1830s, their horses thirsty, their bellies rumbling, all finding respite right here. This was the John Bridges Tavern and Store, a vital stop along the early roads of southern…

• St. James A.M.E. Church (Cape Girardeau, Missouri) · 17.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a moment, because this unassuming building is a powerhouse of history! This historic African Methodist Episcopal church stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of its congregation. Imagine Cape…

• Oliver-Leming House · 17.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a sec! Did you know this beautiful home is known as the 'Home of the Missouri State Flag'? That's right, the very flag flying over our state capitol started right here! Back in 1908, Mrs. Robert Oliver,…

• Broadway Theatre (Cape Girardeau, Missouri) · 17.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what it was like to catch a show in the golden age of entertainment? Broadway Theatre in Cape Girardeau once echoed with the laughter of vaudeville and the magic of early cinema. This isn't just any old…

• Fort D · 18.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine standing guard right here, watching for Confederate gunboats on the Mississippi! Fort D was built in 1861 to protect Cape Girardeau from Confederate attack during the Civil War. Union troops, primarily from…

• Tower Rock · 18.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine navigating the Mississippi River and encountering this dramatic rock formation, a landmark for centuries. Tower Rock, also called Grand Tower, has been a prominent feature of the river landscape for ages. It's…

• Thebes Courthouse · 19.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine the trials and tribulations that unfolded within these walls when Thebes was the county seat. This unassuming building was once the center of justice for Alexander County. In 1845, plans were drawn to move the…