Fort Defiance Park - Cairo
1861The southernmost point in Illinois where the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers meet, a strategic Union stronghold during the Civil War where Grant launched his western campaign.
Everything Cairo is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Cairo.
The southernmost point in Illinois where the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers meet, a strategic Union stronghold during the Civil War where Grant launched his western campaign.
4 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Get ready to step back in time! This area, the Cairo Historic District, was once a bustling hub where the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers meet. In the 1800s, Cairo was a crucial transportation and trade center. Its location…
The southernmost point in Illinois where the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers meet, a strategic Union stronghold during the Civil War where Grant launched his western campaign.
This unassuming spot was once a vital lifeline for wounded sailors during the Civil War. The Mound City Civil War Naval Hospital was established in 1861. The U.S. Navy took over an existing brick building here to create…
Imagine this quiet spot bristling with cannons and thousands of soldiers – this was Columbus, Kentucky, a Confederate stronghold vying for control of the Mississippi River. In 1861, Confederate General Leonidas Polk…