Cairo, Illinois - Wikipedia
WEBCairo (/ ˈkɛəroʊ / KAIR-oh, [4] sometimes / ˈkeɪroʊ / KAY-roh) [5] is the southernmost city in Illinois and the county seat of Alexander County. A river city, Cairo has the lowest elevation of any location in Illinois and is the only Illinois city to be surrounded by levees.
Abandoned Town of Cairo, Illinois - Atlas Obscura
WEBAug 22, 2016 · Situated at the flood-prone confluence of the Mississippi River and the Ohio River, at the southernmost point in Illinois, the port town of Cairo boomed along with the steamboat industry.
Cairo, Illinois: The 'City That Died From Racism' - All That's …
WEBMay 18, 2024 · Once a bustling hub for the steamboat and railroad industries, the town of Cairo, Illinois now sits abandoned due to economic decline and racial violence. Named for the city in Egypt, Cairo, Illinois (pronounced CARE-o), …
Cairo, Illinois: The Midwest’s Modern Ghost Town
WEBOne of America's most haunting abandoned cities is a once prosperous port town called Cairo, Illinois. A prolonged economic downturn and sustained racial unrest, reduced this city of 15,000 people to a nearly vacant town of a little over 2,000.
Cairo, Illinois Is An All But Abandoned Ghost Town: What To Know
WEBApr 1, 2024 · Constant flooding led to Cairo, Illinois, being abandoned. The city struggled with racial tensions, an economic downturn, and a lack of state funding. Many residents claimed that Cairo was doomed before it even became …
Cairo Illinois: A Hidden Gem at the Confluence of History and Rivers
WEBApr 9, 2024 · Nestled at the confluence of the mighty Mississippi and Ohio rivers, Cairo, Illinois, is a town that boasts a rich tapestry of American history, architectural marvels, and a unique geographical charm that seems almost forgotten in …
The Little Town in Illinois That Helped Decide the Civil War - HistoryNet
WEBDec 18, 2023 · Flood-prone Cairo (pronounced “Kay-row”), located at the far southern end of Illinois in a region of the state nicknamed “Egypt,” didn’t amount to much. After a visit in 1842, famed author Charles Dickens called it a “destestable morass,” a “breeding-place of fever, ague, and death.”
A City at a Confluence: Visiting Cairo, Illinois
WEBMay 31, 2024 · We toured Cairo, Illinois with The Cairo Historical Preservation Project. Often called a ghost town, we explored what happened to Cairo and met the people trying to save the city.
Saving Cairo: A Once Thriving River Town Finds Itself On Life Support - NPR
WEBJun 4, 2017 · Once a thriving river port and manufacturing hub, Cairo (pronounced CARE-row) today has one of the fastest depopulation rates in the United States. Most of the factories have closed. The...
Cairo | Illinois, Map, Population, & History | Britannica
WEBCairo, city, seat (1860) of Alexander county, extreme southern Illinois, U.S. The city stands on a low-lying delta at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. Bridges over both rivers connect the city with Kentucky (east) and Missouri (west).
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