On-line travel guide for the Mississippi River Valley.
Population (2010) Unincorporated History The village of North Prairie was founded around 1864 and was first known as "German Settlement"; with early settlers that included Peter Schnitt, John Burggraff, Matt and Nick Klein, it's easy to understand why. The name North Prairie was adopted around 1872 and comes from
Population (2010) 7,610 Introduction Brainerd's next door neighbor, Baxter, has been around over a century but developed into a bedroom community in the latter half of the 20th century. It has a couple of places that might interest visitors. Visitor Information Direct your questions to
Population (2010) 6,301 Introduction East Alton became a community primarily because of railroads and a large ammunition plant. The railroad tracks still carve up the city (which side of the tracks did you grow up on?), and that ammunition plant is still around, too. History
Population (2010) 10,657 Introduction Located along Refinery Row, Wood River is also near the location where the Lewis and Clark expedition wintered in 1803-04 before ascending the Missouri River. History Before Europeans began moving into the area, this part of Illinois was home to a
Population (2010) 1,429 Introduction Hartford is another community that sprang up largely because of a single industry, but it also has a couple of good reasons to stop in for a visit. History The place where the village of Hartford is today had few residents
Population (2010) N/A Introduction Whether you’re passing through on a day trip or sticking around for a few days, there are many ways to experience Shawnee National Forest. An extensive trail system means you can hike or ride a horse on trails that range from easy to challenging. Lakes
