Cairo, IL

I first learned about Cairo a couple of years ago. The context in which I learned about it was that it was the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. I had intended to go check it out for quite some time, but didn't get around to it until last month. In my additional research, I learned that it is essentially the town that racism killed. It is a fascinating place, though quite sad at the same time. A few historic structures remain intact; however, churches, hospitals, homes, motels, and most of downtown lay in ruin. Here are a few photos from my trip, and you may also view the full set that I've uploaded onto flickr.