Egypt Names in Southern Illinois History Survive in Goshen and Cairo
Notes trace how Egypt derived names such as Goshen, Cairo, and Thebes spread through Southern Illinois from 1799 onward. Goshen Road emerged by 1808, while Goshen settlement grew near Edwardsville. Goshen’s religious and military roles expanded with early Methodist churches and Ranger units.
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Egypt
Valley of the Nile
Illinois
Goshen
Goshen Trail
Shawneetown
Edwardsville
United States Salines
Goshen Settlement
Goshen Road
Shawneetown Road
Land of Goshen
County Zoning Discussed At Marion County Meeting
Dean Sears outlines County Zoning concept at Marion County Farm Bureau session with Farm Bureau leaders and County Supervisors members present. He notes zoning would affect new buildings near roads and only within unincorporated areas if enacted, requiring a Supervisors commission and three fourths vote to supersede municipal rules. The talk references historical notes on the Land of Goshen and early Illinois roads and settlements.
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Marion County Farm Bureau
Dean Sears
IRA Legal Department
Farm Bureau
Marion County Board of Supervisors
Harold H. Pennock
Centralia
County Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors
State Representative Harold D. Stedelin Platform Address
In the 58th District covering Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Marion, Saline, Wayne and White Counties, Harold D. Stedelin argues schools are strong but graduates leave for jobs. He praises school boards teachers and campuses, cites growing junior colleges and rehab programs, and asks for support on the June 14 Democratic primary ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Hamilton
Jefferson
Marion
Saline
Wayne
White Counties
Bankers urged to support agriculture with fair loans
John H. Hembree of Union Planters National Bank Memphis told Southern Illinois University the farming sector now faces high costs and complex needs. Banks should provide sound credit and humane service, recognize agribusiness as part of the workforce, and offer more than loans to farmers in a competitive credit market.
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John H. Hembree
Union Planters National Bank of Memphis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Southern
Sohn W. Allew
Southern Illinois University
Cairo
Kaskaskia
Thebes
Spar Hawk Landing
Karnak
David Badgley
Badgley
Illinois Country
Thomas Kirkpatrick
John Reynolds
Reynolds
W.B. Whiteside
Wood River
Shiloh
New Design
West Kentucky
Mr. Good
William McKendree
McKen
Curran
Griswald
Independence
Moore’s Prairie
Mt. Vernon
Walnut Hill
Crooked Creek
Carlyle
Shoal Creek
Clinton
Silver Creek
Lower Counties
Harold D. Stedelin
Ior
Southern Hlinig
Eldorado
Old Capitol
Vandalia, Illinois
G. W. Kleibecker Mobile Home Sales
Hoffman
Sandoval, Illinois
Central City Lumber Co., Inc
D. P. Hall
Commercial Street
Odin
ILL
MAE Eagan
Insurance Agency
Patoka
SIU
J. G. Depew
Res
H. Wayne Depew
North Fifth
Vandalia
Fredman Bros. Furniture Co
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