Everything Sturgis is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Sturgis.
7 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
This limestone bluff on the Ohio River was once a haven for pirates and river bandits. Battery Rock, as it's known, became strategically important during the Civil War. In 1862, the Union Army set up camp here during a…
Ever wondered where Confederate soldiers launched secret raids into Union territory? You're driving right by it! This unassuming stretch of the Ohio River, specifically Saline Island, was a hotbed of clandestine…
Imagine a time when Shawneetown was the economic heart of Illinois – this building was its pulse. Built between 1839 and 1841, this Greek Revival structure housed the Shawneetown Bank, the oldest bank building in…
Imagine this quiet stretch of Illinois Route 13 teeming with Union soldiers during the Civil War. This was Camp Mather-Camp Logan, a vital encampment just outside Shawneetown. In December 1861, the 56th Illinois…
Look at that courthouse! This isn't just a building; it's a monument to resilience built during one of America's toughest times. Think about the Great Depression. As you drive closer to the Webster County Courthouse in…
If these old walls could talk, they'd tell tales of steamboats, river pirates, and a frontier town's rise and fall. The Rose Hotel, right here in Elizabethtown, has been watching the Ohio River flow by since 1812. James…
Imagine this quiet spot buzzing with activity! The Illinois Iron Furnace, built between 1837 and 1839, was the heart of Illinois' iron industry. Owned by Chalon Guard and Leonard White, this furnace smelted locally…