Golconda Illinois

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.

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.

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.

As part of the Indiana Territory, the land we call Pope Coun