Illinois Local Legends & History
![By John Bayless Hill& James Peale - It is taken from an oil portrait by artist[1] John Bayless Hill (1849 - 1874), who based it on a miniature painted in 1795 by James Peale (1749 - 1831). The original digital version of the image may be viewed at:[2], Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=20255761](https://www.oldfolksadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Thomas_Posey_Portrait-300x270.jpg "General Thomas Posey: Revolutionary War Hero and Governor of Indiana Territory")
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Hiking Indian Point Trail in Shawnee National Forest – Garden of the Gods Area Loop
Hiking Indian Point Trail in Shawnee National Forest – Garden of the Gods Area Loop Our Hike on Indian Point...
Garden of the Gods Outpost – A Relaxing Place to Eat in Shawnee National Forest, Southern Illinois
Garden of the Gods Outpost – A Relaxing Place to Eat in Shawnee National Forest, Southern Illinois If you are...
Gerst Bavarian Haus in Evansville Indiana – A German Restaurant Along the Ohio River Scenic Byway
Gerst Bavarian Haus in Evansville Indiana – A German Restaurant Along the Ohio River Scenic Byway If you are visiting...
Traditional German Dinner Menu – 4 Authentic Recipes for a Complete German Meal
Traditional German Dinner Menu – 4 Authentic Recipes for a Complete German Meal Michael and I have been exploring our...
German Apple Cake (Apfelkuchen) – Traditional Old-World Dessert
German Apple Cake (Apfelkuchen) – Traditional Old-World Dessert If you enjoy old-fashioned desserts that bring simple ingredients together into something...
Traditional German Roggenbrot (German Rye Bread Recipe)
Traditional German Roggenbrot (German Rye Bread Recipe) Since Michael and I both have German heritage, I’ve been enjoying trying different...
RC Track Mower Review – Testing a Budget Remote Control Mower on Steep Hills
Why We Bought an RC Track Mower I have been watching RC track mowers on YouTube for a while and...
Basement Overhead Bar Cabinets.
A few years ago, we had a new home with a walk out basement built. We wanted to make the...
Mahindra 4550 Tractor mods and upgrades that I use.
Over the past eight years I have used my Mahindra 4550 a lot. I have around 20 acres of pasture...
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