Turns out Coles County, IL is interesting.
TourPods has 6 narrated audio stories about Coles County — the hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore of its streets, told like a podcast about wherever you're standing.
Coles County
When Charleston Became the Union’s Front Porch
A huge Illinois crowd watched Douglas and Lincoln test the nation’s future.
Coles County
Where Lincoln’s Family and Future Met
In Coles County, Lincoln’s private ties and public life crossed paths.
Eastern Illinois University
When Jazz Takes Over Charleston
A campus festival turns Charleston into a classroom, stage, and gathering place for young jazz musicians.
Thomas Lincoln Cemetery State Historic Site
Where Lincoln Came Back to Grieve
A family cemetery ties Abraham Lincoln to loss in Coles County.
Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site
Where Lincoln History Meets the Ground
A family farm, a remembered landscape, and the work that made Lincoln history tangible.
Doudna Fine Arts Center
When Doudna Became Coles County’s Arts Living Room
How one campus arts center widened the stage for an entire county.
Hear every Coles County story, hands-free.
TourPods narrates the hidden history, true crime, and local lore of wherever you're standing. Your first 20 stories are free — no credit card required.
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