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Old Shawneetown Could Be Illinois Williamsburg
Mrs. Jess Ann Logsdon of the Gallatin County Historical Society envisions Old Shawneetown along the Ohio River as a major tourist site, highlighting historic spots like Illinois first bank and the oldest post office, with plans to restore the Marshall House Bank and Little Methodist Church and to attract private and banc funding. The project seeks 100000 dollars, backed by Illinois and neighboring banks, with ground-breaking possible next spring pending plans and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Trimble
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois
Williamsburg
Shawneetown
Ohio River
America
Jess Ann Logsdon
Gallatin County
General Lafayette
Ulysses S. Grant
Legsder
Historical Society
Old
Marshall House Bank
John Marshall
Marshall
Chicago
Old Marshall House
Old House Bank
Logsdon
Illinois Bankers Association
IBA
William Lawler
W. McClearn
Ill
Lawler
Lonsdon
C. P. Burnett Bank of
Eldorado
Four County Bankers Association
Gallatin
Pope
Herdin
Saline
Ten County Bankers Association
Carbondale
Indianapolis
Ind
Southern
Legsdon
William Docker
John D. Rocckefeller Jr
Timines
Hardin City
Otis Lamar
Rossclare
Jim Seed
Marion
State Department of Business and Economic Development
Seed
Hardin County Fluorspar and General Museum