The stories of Macoupin County, IL
8 narrated audio stories from across Macoupin County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Beaver Dam State Park
How a Rugged Valley Became Beaver Dam State Park
A New Deal workforce turned rough woodland into public ground.
Beaver Dam State Park
Where a Dam Made the Heart of the Park
How a man-made lake became the center of recreation and wildlife.
Macoupin County Courthouse
The Courthouse That Commands the Square
How a monumental courthouse came to define Carlinville’s civic heart.
Macoupin County Fairgrounds
Where the County Came to Listen
How the Macoupin County Fair became a shared summer stage.
Union Miners Cemetery
Where Illinois Labor Memory Is Buried
A cemetery built by miners became sacred ground for Illinois labor history.
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When the Train Reached Virden
A railroad stop became a turning point in labor history.
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When Benld Danced After the Mines
A coal town’s ballroom became a regional night-out draw.
Standard Addition Historic District
A Neighborhood Ordered by the Kit
How a Carlinville neighborhood became a remarkably concentrated Sears home landscape.
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