General John A Logan Museum
1613 Edith St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
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General John A. Logan was a major Civil War figure. He was considered the most capable of the political generals, earning a reputation as a courageous and dynamic officer.
General John A. Logan (1826-1886) is the most significant nineteenth century native Illinoisian. Creator of Memorial Day, he's named in the state song with Lincoln and Grant. The General John A Logan Museum's mission is designed to interpret the the turbulent life and times of Logan.
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Praise the Lard Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-off
Sep 18 – Sep 20
A qualifying event for the World Food Championships
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Murphysboro Mud Monster Obstacle & Mud Challenge
Sep 27 @ 8AM
Experience obstacles along the approximate 5-kilometer route. Obstacles can include mud trenches, ropes, low crawls, slip & slides, teamwork challenges and of course, Mud!
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Riverside Park • Oct 04 @ 12noon
The Big Muddy Monster Brewfest at Riverside Park in Murphysboro, is a Craft beer lovers dream.
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Murphysboro
Working together to collect, preserve, & encourage an interest in the history and culture of Jackson Co. and its communities.
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