Cairo, Illinois - Wikipedia
WEBCairo (/ ˈ k ɛər oʊ / KAIR-oh, sometimes / ˈ k eɪ r oʊ / KAY-roh) is the southernmost city in Illinois and the county seat of Alexander County. A river city, Cairo has the lowest elevation of any location in Illinois and is the only Illinois city to be surrounded by levees.
Abandoned Town of Cairo, Illinois – Cairo, Illinois - Atlas Obscura
WEBAug 22, 2016 · From Around the Web. Discover Abandoned Town of Cairo, Illinois in Cairo, Illinois: A once-booming Mississippi River town with a history of racial violence is now eerie and mostly abandoned.
Cairo, Illinois: The Midwest's Modern Ghost Town - Unusual …
WEBOne of America's most haunting abandoned cities is a once prosperous port town called Cairo, Illinois. A prolonged economic downturn and sustained racial unrest, reduced this city of 15,000 people to a nearly vacant town of a little over 2,000.
Things to Do in Cairo, IL - Cairo Attractions - Tripadvisor
WEBMay 8, 2023 · Things to Do in Cairo, Illinois: See Tripadvisor's 255 traveler reviews and photos of Cairo tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Cairo. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Cairo | Illinois, Map, Population, & History | Britannica
WEBApr 9, 2024 · Cairo, city, seat (1860) of Alexander county, extreme southern Illinois, U.S. The city stands on a low-lying delta at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. Bridges over both rivers connect the city with Kentucky (east) and Missouri (west). Cairo was so named because its site was.
Best & Fun Things To Do + Places To Visit In Cairo, Illinois
WEBKey Takeaways. Cairo, Illinois has a rich history and plenty of fun activities to offer visitors. Must-visit museums in Cairo include the Cairo Customs House Museum and Cultural Center and the Riverlore Mansion. Outdoor enthusiasts will love exploring the city’s parks and trails, while foodies will enjoy the local cuisine and shopping spots.
Cairo (Illinois) – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBCairo, Illinois. The Ohio River bridge. Cairo (pronounced CARE-ro) is in Illinois on a small strip of land in between Missouri and Kentucky as well as the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, made famous in Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn".
THE BEST Things to Do in Cairo (Updated 2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBMar 14, 2020 · Things to Do in Cairo. Enter dates. Attractions. Filters. Sort. Map. Category types. Attractions. Traveller Resources. Types of Attractions. Sights & Landmarks. Nature & Parks. Traveller rating. & up. Good for a Rainy Day. Free Entry. Good for Kids. Budget-friendly. Show more. 4 places sorted by traveller favourites. 1. U.S. Custom House. 15.
Illinois Humanities | Preserving Cairo’s past and present
WEBDec 13, 2023 · Illinois Humanities | Preserving Cairo’s past and present. Preserving Cairo’s past and present. Highlighting different narratives with the Cairo Historical Preservation Project. Features. By Hannah Kucharzak. Read Time 6 minutes. December 13, 2023. Beyond census counts and economic …
Why You Should Visit Cairo - Illinois Explained - YouTube
WEBMay 17, 2018 · 423 subscribers. Subscribed. 739. 41K views 5 years ago. Cairo, Illinois is a living historic landmark, a town with outsize cultural influence, and it sits on one of the most ecologically...
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