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.
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.
Abandoned Town of Cairo, Illinois – Cairo, Illinois - Atlas Obscura
WEBAug 22, 2016 · 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 – Death by Racism – Legends of America
WEBLocated at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers at the southernmost tip of Illinois is the town of Cairo, pronounced “Care-O.”. By far one of the strangest and saddest cities I’ve ever visited, I was immediately intrigued by the empty streets and abandoned and crumbling buildings.
Cairo, Illinois Was Once A Booming City - All That's Interesting
WEBPublished April 19, 2024. Updated May 3, 2024. Despite its former promise, deep-seated racial tensions would eventually devastate the town of Cairo, Illinois, rendering it nearly abandoned today. Cairo, Illinois Was Once A Booming City — Until Racist Violence Destroyed The Entire Town. View Gallery.
Things to Do in Cairo, IL - Cairo Attractions - Tripadvisor
WEBMar 14, 2020 · 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 Suffered Economic and Racial Struggles That Turned …
WEBApr 26, 2024 · Cairo, Illinois, once envisioned as a cornerstone of commerce due to its strategic location at the connecting spot between the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, thrived as a bustling hub during the 19th century. The city boasted a booming trade network, with steamboats and railroads delivering goods and people, supplying its economic environment.
www.cityofcairo.org
WEBCity of Cairo, IL. Welcome to a website for the city of Cairo, IL. This is not ran by the city government, but instead by those who love the city's history and want to see it grow again.
'Nobody Cares About Cairo': Residents of Shrinking River Town ... - NPR
WEBJune 16, 20185:00 AM ET. Kirk Siegler. 4-Minute Listen. Playlist. Enlarge this image. Cairo, Ill. lies at the heart of one of the fastest depopulating regions in America. On some streets, old...
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.
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