Some of the best climbing in the midwest is right here in Pope County. For enthusiasts of Civil War history, Native American history and western settlement, southern Illinois is the place to visit. Many significant events took place on the banks of the Ohio River and farther into the interior of the state. The area provides a wealth of information for genealogical research. Many of the first settlers to this part of the United States are buried in local cemeteries.
Historic churches dot the rural landscape of our area.