The stories of Stephenson County, IL
6 narrated audio stories from across Stephenson County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Stephenson County
From Cedarville to Hull House
How a Cedarville childhood shaped Jane Addams’s life of reform and peace.
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From Freeport to Infamy
A quiet birthplace, and a crime that shook the nation.
Stephenson County
The Answer Freeport Sent Across America
How one debate answer reshaped the politics of slavery.
Lincoln-Douglas Debate Square
The Question That Cornered Douglas
How one debate answer reshaped careers and a party.
Winneshiek Theatre
Where Freeport Watched and Applauded
A downtown theater where movies and live acts shared the bill.
Krape Park
Where Freeport Learned Its Summer Songs
A park playhouse helped make musicals part of Freeport’s summer rhythm.
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