Everything Herrin is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Herrin.
6 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
These walls have seen some things. This is the old Williamson County Jail, and it played a role in some seriously wild times back in the 1920s. From 1913 to 1971, this Prairie School building held inmates involved in…
Pull over here for a minute, I want to show you something. This unassuming house is the oldest one standing in Marion, and it was once home to a U.S. Congressman. Willis Allen was a big deal in these parts. He arrived…
Imagine the weight of those iron bars; this spot held some of Franklin County's most desperate characters. The Franklin County Jail, built between 1905 and 1906, replaced an earlier jail from the 1840s after Benton…
Imagine soldiers drilling right where you're driving – Giant City wasn't always about hiking! In the mid-1800s, during the Mexican-American War, this area served as a training ground for Illinois troops. The flat…
Get ready to rumble! You're approaching the historic Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, a place where horsepower, both equine and mechanical, has reigned supreme for nearly a century. William R. Hayes, a prominent horse…
Imagine this: the heart of Sesser, Illinois, buzzing with excitement, all thanks to the Sesser Opera House. It wasn't just a building; it was *the* place to be. After the original opera house burned down in 1914, they…