The stories of Saline County, IL
8 narrated audio stories from across Saline County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Saline County Courthouse
Where Harrisburg Took the Stage
A courthouse square as the everyday theater of county life.
Southeastern Illinois College
When Harrisburg Got a College Sports Stage
How a new community college made Harrisburg a regular stop for junior-college competition.
Saline County
Where Salt Made Southern Illinois Matter
How brine, kettles, and scarcity shaped an early Illinois economy.
Sahara Woods State Fish and Wildlife Area
Where the Mine Became the Woods
How worked coal land became public habitat and recreation in southern Illinois.
Sahara Woods State Fish and Wildlife Area
Where Coal Cuts Became Quiet Water
A reclaimed mining landscape became public habitat and recreation land.
Saline County
A County Named for Salt
How salt springs shaped a county’s name and early purpose.
Eldorado High School
When Eldorado Was the Last Team Standing
A small southern Illinois school climbs to the top of Class A basketball.
Saline County Courthouse
Where Harrisburg Comes Together
A courthouse square that held a county together before and after disaster.
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