The stories of Jersey County, IL
6 narrated audio stories from across Jersey County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Jersey County
From Senate Floor to Sword Belt
James Semple’s turn from Illinois politics to wartime service.
Elsah Historic District
Where Time Stood Still, On Purpose
How geography, preservation, and tourism shaped Elsah’s enduring identity.
Elsah Historic District
Where the Lanes Still Bend to the River
A preserved river village shaped by stone, bluffs, and time.
Jersey County
When the Frontier Called Men to Muster
James Semple’s militia service reveals frontier Illinois at full tension.
Jersey County
Where Jersey County Chose to Do Its Business
How an established settlement became the county’s political center.
Jersey County
A County Named for Home Left Behind
How migration and memory shaped Jersey County’s name in 1839.
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