WGN's Cruisin' Illinois Visits The South
Two videos surfaced this month from WGN Chicago. Their popular Cruisin' Illinois series visits Golconda before going up the Elizabethtown for some river heritage. Hope you enjoy.
Local Author Flo A Dunning
Local artist and author has been writing stories and promoting Southern Illinois for several years and has written several books.
Call Back the Butterflies
A Field Of Daisies
Summer Rain
Going Home Again
Hit The Trails
Southern Illinois is for Nature Lovers…
There are many trails and locations to explore the natural beauty of Southern Illinois. Many of these trails and nature areas are right here in Pope County. Come along with us and explore.
Videos used courtesy Stephen E. Nelson.
Featured Places to See
Many significant events took place on the banks of the Ohio River and farther into the interior of the state. The area provides a wealth of information for genealogical research.
Many of the first settlers to this part of the United States are buried in local cemeteries. Historic churches dot the rural landscape of our area.
Welcome to Golconda
Nestled in the foothills of the Shawnee National Forest, Golconda sparkles like a diamond on the banks of the mighty Ohio River. As a matter of fact the definition of the word 'golconda' is 'a source of great wealth (especially a mine)' according to Princeton University.
History of Pope County and Golconda Illinois
As part of the Indiana Territory, the land we call Pope Coun