This is an early postcard view
of the Orpheum Theater in Marion.
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- Culture and Characteristics
- Southern Illinois has a rich and varied culture, not to mention a few quirky
characteristics as well. Use this page to find out about a few of them.
- Events and Eras
- From the mound builders of the Mississippian culture to the Indians who interacted
with the pioneers and gave their name to this state, this page focuses on the
Native American heritage of the region.
- People
- Who did what to whom, why and where. The links on this page help provide the
answers from the villians to the heroes with a number of everyday ordinary
people in between.
- Places
- To understand the people of Southern Illinois you have to know the geography
and the history of the places shaped this region.
- Genealogy
- The Illinois GenWeb has web sites with genealogical resources for every
county in the state. If you are looking for your ancestors, here's a place
to start. There is also links to other local sites of genealogical interest.
- Mailing Lists
- One of the best ways to find other people researching history or
genealogy in the area is to sign up for the various targeted mailing
lists in the area.
- Awards
- The Southern Illinois History Page received the Illinois GenWeb's
first Illinois Genealogy Award of Excellence in January 1998.
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