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Illinois towns that moved to safer sites in the 20th century
The Modern Writer's Project notes several Illinois towns relocating for better prospects. Shawneetown moved inland after devastating floods in 1937, with state and federal aid guiding the two year relocation plan. Johnston City Utica and North Utica also illustrate cross river relocation and canal-era changes.
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Te Modern Writer’s Project
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Shawneetown
Johnston City
Utica
Starved Rock State Park
Chicago, Paducah and Memphis Railroad
Chicago and Eastern Illinois
Lake Creek
Ben F
P. M. Johnston
North Utica
Marquette
Illinois
Illinois River
Peru