How the Illinois Central Railroad helped develop the Midwest
An old Illinois Central caboose in Cairo. Reginald Hardwick/IPM News
Recently, the Macon County History museum held a special presentation that showcased the history of the Illinois Central Railroad. This railway was pivitol to the development of the Midwest, as it fostered cities and towns along its path.
We'll look back to the past, around the 1830's, when Illinois was less than 20 years old. We'll discuss what the state of the state was like, and when the Illinois Central railroad first emerged. Then, how the railroad was financed, built, and what its current status is.
GUEST:
Don Chamberlain
Amateur Historian