Andersonville National Historic Site
760 POW Rd, Andersonville, Georgia 31711
Explore the former Camp Sumter prison site, Andersonville National Cemetery, and the National Prisoner of War Museum at this moving southwest Georgia historic site.
Jeffrey’s Cliffs
715 Willamette Rd, Hawesville, Kentucky 42348
A quiet landmark near Hawesville, Kentucky, for travelers interested in scenic places and the local character of Hancock County.
Historic Fort D
920 Fort St, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701
Explore a surviving Union Civil War earthwork and learn how Fort D helped defend Cape Girardeau during the Battle of Cape Girardeau in 1863.
Newburgh Indiana
Listed in City, Civil War, Lincoln Heritage Trail, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
County Rd 850 W, Newburgh, Indiana 47630
Newburgh is an Ohio River town with a historic core, waterfront character, and a notable Civil War story. Explore its streets and river views while learning about the 1862 Newburgh Raid.
Café Arazu
17 W Jennings St, Newburgh, Indiana 47630
Café Arazu is an independent Newburgh dining stop known for globally inspired flavors and a relaxed café atmosphere near the town’s historic riverfront.
Hemlock Cliffs in Southern Indiana
Listed in Hiking area, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
National Forest Rd, English, Indiana 47118
Hemlock Cliffs in Southern Indiana offers visitors an opportunity to explore local history, regional heritage, and the stories that helped shape the surrounding community. Travelers interested in discovering hidden gems, historical connections, and the character of the Midwest will find...
Illinois Iron Furnace (National Historic Site)
County Rd 750E N Rd, Elizabethtown, Illinois 62931
Illinois Iron Furnace (National Historic Site) offers visitors an opportunity to explore local history, regional heritage, and the stories that helped shape the surrounding community. Travelers interested in discovering hidden gems, historical connections, and the character of the Midwest will...
Anna-Jonesboro Trail of Tears and Lincoln-Douglas Debate site
Listed in Historical landmark, Native American Heritage Sites, Trail of Tears, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
5693-5447 IL-146, Jonesboro, Illinois 62952
Anna-Jonesboro Trail of Tears and Lincoln-Douglas Debate site offers visitors an opportunity to explore local history, regional heritage, and the stories that helped shape the surrounding community. Travelers interested in discovering hidden gems, historical connections, and the character of the...
Trail of Tears State Forest in Illinois
Listed in Native American Heritage Sites, State forest, Trail of Tears, Visited by Old Folks Adventures, Woods
3226-3744 IL-127, Cobden, Illinois 62920
Trail of Tears State Forest in Illinois offers visitors an opportunity to explore local history, regional heritage, and the stories that helped shape the surrounding community. Travelers interested in discovering hidden gems, historical connections, and the character of the Midwest...
Buzzard Roost Recreation Area in Southern Indiana
Buzzards Roost Access Rd, Magnet, Indiana 47520
Buzzard Roost Recreation Area in Southern Indiana offers visitors an opportunity to explore local history, regional heritage, and the stories that helped shape the surrounding community. Travelers interested in discovering hidden gems, historical connections, and the character of the Midwest...
Andersonville National Historic Site
760 POW Rd, Andersonville, Georgia 31711
Explore the former Camp Sumter prison site, Andersonville National Cemetery, and the National Prisoner of War Museum at this moving southwest Georgia historic site.
Jeffrey’s Cliffs
715 Willamette Rd, Hawesville, Kentucky 42348
A quiet landmark near Hawesville, Kentucky, for travelers interested in scenic places and the local character of Hancock County.
Historic Fort D
920 Fort St, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701
Explore a surviving Union Civil War earthwork and learn how Fort D helped defend Cape Girardeau during the Battle of Cape Girardeau in 1863.
Newburgh Indiana
Listed in City, Civil War, Lincoln Heritage Trail, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
County Rd 850 W, Newburgh, Indiana 47630
Newburgh is an Ohio River town with a historic core, waterfront character, and a notable Civil War story. Explore its streets and river views while learning about the 1862 Newburgh Raid.
Café Arazu
17 W Jennings St, Newburgh, Indiana 47630
Café Arazu is an independent Newburgh dining stop known for globally inspired flavors and a relaxed café atmosphere near the town’s historic riverfront.
Hemlock Cliffs in Southern Indiana
Listed in Hiking area, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
National Forest Rd, English, Indiana 47118
Hemlock Cliffs in Southern Indiana offers visitors an opportunity to explore local history, regional heritage, and the stories that helped shape the surrounding community. Travelers interested in discovering hidden gems, historical connections, and the character of the Midwest will find...
Illinois Iron Furnace (National Historic Site)
County Rd 750E N Rd, Elizabethtown, Illinois 62931
Illinois Iron Furnace (National Historic Site) offers visitors an opportunity to explore local history, regional heritage, and the stories that helped shape the surrounding community. Travelers interested in discovering hidden gems, historical connections, and the character of the Midwest will...
Anna-Jonesboro Trail of Tears and Lincoln-Douglas Debate site
Listed in Historical landmark, Native American Heritage Sites, Trail of Tears, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
5693-5447 IL-146, Jonesboro, Illinois 62952
Anna-Jonesboro Trail of Tears and Lincoln-Douglas Debate site offers visitors an opportunity to explore local history, regional heritage, and the stories that helped shape the surrounding community. Travelers interested in discovering hidden gems, historical connections, and the character of the...
Trail of Tears State Forest in Illinois
Listed in Native American Heritage Sites, State forest, Trail of Tears, Visited by Old Folks Adventures, Woods
3226-3744 IL-127, Cobden, Illinois 62920
Trail of Tears State Forest in Illinois offers visitors an opportunity to explore local history, regional heritage, and the stories that helped shape the surrounding community. Travelers interested in discovering hidden gems, historical connections, and the character of the Midwest...
Buzzard Roost Recreation Area in Southern Indiana
Buzzards Roost Access Rd, Magnet, Indiana 47520
Buzzard Roost Recreation Area in Southern Indiana offers visitors an opportunity to explore local history, regional heritage, and the stories that helped shape the surrounding community. Travelers interested in discovering hidden gems, historical connections, and the character of the Midwest...
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