The stories of Marshall County, IL
6 narrated audio stories from across Marshall County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Marshall County
A Greek Name on the Illinois River
How Lacon got a classical name and a river town's role.
Marshall County
Where the River Made the County Seat
How ferries and steamboats helped Lacon become Marshall County’s center.
Lacon Ferry
Where the River Still Requires a Ferry
A working Illinois River ferry keeps two communities directly connected.
Marshall County Courthouse
A Big Courthouse in a Small River Town
How Marshall County put its civic heart in Lacon.
Marshall County Courthouse
Under the Dome in Lacon
How Marshall County built the courthouse that came to define Lacon’s civic center.
Marshall County
How a Prairie County Got a National Name
A young Illinois county takes the name of a towering Chief Justice.
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