The stories of Cass County, IL
6 narrated audio stories from across Cass County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
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Before the White House, a Trial in Beardstown
A murder case that fixed Lincoln in memory before the presidency.
Beardstown Grand Opera House
When the Show Came to Beardstown
How a river town built a stage big enough for the wider world.
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From Beardstown to the Modernist Mainstream
A Cass County native who carried modern music far beyond home.
Beardstown Grand Opera House
The Theater That Refused to Exit
A preserved Illinois opera house and the community that kept its curtain up.
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The Partner Behind the Circuit
William Herndon’s quiet role in Lincoln’s Beardstown circuit years.
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Where Thomas Beard Met the River
How a river landing became Cass County’s biggest town.
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