The stories of Mercer County, IL
12 narrated audio stories from across Mercer County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
New Boston Historic District
Where Trade Met High Water
A river town shaped by commerce, proximity, and flood risk.
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Where the River Made a County Seat
A river town’s rise, loss, and stubborn life on the Mississippi.
Keithsburg Historic District
The River Gave, and the River Took Back
A Mississippi town shaped by trade, then tested by flood.
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Aledo’s Man in Washington
How William Henry Neece carried a small Illinois town to Congress.
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When the Tracks Moved Mercer County’s Center
Aledo’s rise shows how railroads could rearrange power on the prairie.
New Boston Historic District
Where River Trade Lived Next Door
A compact river town where commerce and home shared the same streets.
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From Aledo to Washington
How one Mercer County lawyer built a national political career.
Perryton Covered Bridge
The Bridge That Outlasted the Road
A rural Illinois crossing that survived when most covered bridges did not.
Mercer County Courthouse
Built to Be Taken Seriously
How Mercer County put its civic ambitions into stone in Aledo.
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How Mercer County’s Center Moved Inland
A river county’s power shifted with roads, rails, and rivalry.
Mercer County Courthouse
Why the Courthouse Had to Loom
A clock tower, thick walls, and the civic ambition of a county seat.
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How Mercer County Got Its Name
A frontier county takes the name of a Revolutionary War general.
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