Once a steamboat hub, historic Cairo is deserted

Here is an interesting read that I found in trying to understand this dilapidated place that I visited–How the Army Corps' Hesitation Nearly Destroyed a City (one already way in decline, Cairo).

Although it is in a beautiful location, the dwindling ghost of a town doesn't offer much. In its story "Nobody cares about Cairo," NPR reports: "…other communities in the region such as Cape Girardeau, Mo. or Paducah, Ky. have things that Cairo doesn't: Boys and Girls Clubs, choices in health care, even something as simple as a grocery store."

I have to admit, I really searched for lunch and food there. I settled for a small bag of trail mix and a coke at a Dollar General store up north.

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Taken in: United States / Illinois / Cairo (show map)

Taken on: June 20, 2024

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