Online Highways Home > Illinois > Murphysboro "Memories are made in Murphysboro" Murphysboro is located in southern Illinois in Jackson County (of which it is the county seat) southwest of Mt. Vernon just north of Carbondale at the junction of Highways 13 and 127 near Kinkaid Lake. It is situated just east of the Mississippi River and only minutes north of the Shawnee National Forest. The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 8,950, a decrease of 226 since 1990. Other nearby recreational opportunities include Lake Murphysboro State Park, Crab Orchard Lake & NWR, Turkey Bayou Recreation Area and Pine Hill Recreation Area. One of the highlights of summer is the week-long "Apple Festival"--one of the longest running affairs in the state. On an historical note, native son Gen. John A. Logan was born here in 1826. Antique Shops and Shows Murphysboro Antique District | Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns Kite Hill Vineyards Bed and Breakfast | History Jackson County Historical Society | Illinois Counties Jackson County | Illinois State Parks Lake Murphysboro State Park | Public Libraries Sallie Logan Public Library | Motels, Hotels and Resorts Super 8 - Murphysboro | Museum Gen. John A. Logan Museum | Residential and Commercial Real Estate McGregor Real Estate | Shopping Gypsy Baskets | See more Illinois Cities and Towns. Other upcoming events include:

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tomf80 "Lunch with Tom? \u00bfComeda con Tom? Should be eating around 1230, somewhere between Murphysboro and Marion. Let me know if you're interested."
Winter1983 "I just went outside with my house slippers on and no bra. I live in Murphysboro I can do that."
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DQCall "DQ Sports: Lady Indians Tip-Off Classic: Du Quoin Snaps Loss Skid; Murphysboro and Johnston City Win:.. http://bit.ly/25jVlz"
bbqroadshow "Fountain Bluff Fire Department will have be having a BBQ Butt sale. Last BBQ in Murphysboro went great. Try these Butts. Special"
jacketcountry "After falling behind 9-1 early, the Lady Yellow Jackets have rallied and now trail Murphysboro 15-14 at halftime at the DQ Tip Off Classic."
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EllieBlog "New post, "American Flag presented to GJAL \u2013 Murphysboro American" - http://bit.ly/3jnKOx"
ledinside "Kroger completes conversion of 39 Stores - Murphysboro American: Kroger completes conversion of 39 StoresMurphy.. http://bit.ly/h7r6l"
KaskaskiaBSA "Rising demand puts greater pressure on Scouts' 25th Annual Scouting for Food campaign - Murphysboro American ... http://bit.ly/gwowf"
wsiuliteracy "It's a super hero triple feature! Super Why joins Batman and Superman at the Liberty Theater in Murphysboro! http://fb.me/3vpMPAe"
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