The Quaker Church. Growing up, I always wondered why the Saline Creek Pioneer Village and Museum in Southern Illinois wasn't more popular. I thought, "This is a legitimate pioneer village from the olden days - why wouldn't more people want to see it?!” As an adult, I learned that while the buildings on the grounds …
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Garden of the Gods; views for miles. When people envision Illinois, they often picture Chicago or vast stretches of flat, rural farmland. While these perceptions hold true, there exists a distinct region within Illinois: Southern Illinois. Unlike its northern and central counterparts dominated by suburban sprawl and agricultural landscapes, southern Illinois stands apart. This is …