Jackson County Historical Center
1616 Edith St., Murphysboro, IL 62966
Museums
Working together to collect, preserve, & encourage an interest in the history and culture of Jackson Co. and its communities.
The museum has expanded, adding about 1,000 square feet to its headquarters building for more exhibit area. Included in its displays is a pump organ, a collection of early cameras, a display of Daniel Grocery Store items, and many textile items, military uniforms, 1850-era Chandler Printer Press and county courthouse records containing hundreds of files available for genealogy study. The museum also has an exhibit of women's vintage clothing ranging from 1865-1970s and continues to add exhibits.
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Murphysboro Apple Festival
Sep 10 – Sep 13
Four-day festival, with numerous activities and events drawing large crowds such as live music, a carnival with concessions, many contests featuring everything from apple pie eating…
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Praise the Lard Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-off
Sep 18 – Sep 20
A qualifying event for the World Food Championships
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Murphysboro Mud Monster Obstacle & Mud Challenge
Sep 27 @ 8AM
Experience obstacles along the approximate 5-kilometer route. Obstacles can include mud trenches, ropes, low crawls, slip & slides, teamwork challenges and of course, Mud!
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General John A Logan Museum
Murphysboro
General John A. Logan was a major Civil War figure. He was considered the most capable of the political generals, earning a reputation as a courageous…
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