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Thompson Mill Covered Bridge

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Located 5 miles east of Cowden, follow the signs. One of 5 covered bridges remaining in the state, it is also the longest and narrowest. Built in 1868, it spans the Kaskaskia River and is located one-half mile northeast of Cowden.

Location: Cowden Illinois 62422

(Coffeen) Coffeen Lake
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(Greenville) Governor Bond Lake
(Hillsboro) Lake Hillsboro
(Litchfield) Lake Lou Yeager
(Shelbyville) Lake Shelbyville

03/28 Coming to The Cowden area
International Bar-B-Q Festival Owensboro KY May10-11 The Owensboro riverfront becomes a hub of activity when cooking teams gather to compete with their secret recipes for barbecue.
Peoria Heights Art Fair Peoria Heights IL May11 A great weekend is planned; the show coincides with the Race for the Cure and the Illinois Art League members show at the Village Hall. A hospitality tent will be open throughout the Art Fair with coffee and donuts in the morning and water and fruit during the day .
Historic Newburgh Wine, Art and Jazz Festival Newburgh IN May17-18 There will be non stop jazz, wonderful wines, great food, and the opportunity to browse and purchase local art. All of this overlooking the beautiful Ohio River at the Old Lock & Dam Park.
Belleville Art on the Square Belleville IL May17-19
Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair Springfield IL May18-19 Whether you are a serious art collector or are just developing an appreciation, there is original art here for you, in the form of jewelry, sculpture, photography, glassware, pottery, wood, metalwork, oils, watercolors, and other media.
International Horseradish Festival Collinsville IL May31-June2 Admission is always free, parking is always free and musical entertainment is always free at the Horseradish Festival.