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Stonefort remembers its Civil War roots and fading town life
Stonefort, Illinois, hosts an August reunion tracing to Civil War soldiers. Residents recall a log cabin era, dirt floors, and a close-knit past as mines and railroads closed. Today about 300 residents, a small budget, and a mix of longtime locals and retirees keep the town’s memory alive with the Fourth Corner heritage and a revived depot theme.
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Maxine Lewis
Carterville
Stonefort Bluff
Lewis
Stonefort
Bert Roe
New York Central Railroad
Linda Blackman
Harrisburg
George Jackson
Jackson
Bank of Marion
Saline County State Bank
Charles Ozment