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Towering World’s Largest Ketchup Bottle

The World’s Largest Ketchup Bottle is a actually a 170 ft. tall water tower that was built in 1949. This structure is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The tower is one of the roadside attractions next to Route 159, just south of downtown Collinsville, Illinois U.S.A….

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Best Thai Restaurant in Fairview Heights Illinois is Tong Phoon

Remember the name: Tong Phoon Thai Restaurant, that’s the name of the best Thai restaurant in Fairview Heights, Illinois. If you are craving for an authentic Thai cuisine, this is the right place for you. You won’t regret visiting this restaurant, with its friendly owner and very attentive staff. Traveling…

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Ohio Statehouse: Where Abraham Lincoln Stood to Give a Speech

I visited the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. It is considered one of the oldest working statehouses in the United States, being built between 1839 and 1861. Its architecture is typical Greek Revival. Today, the Statehouse houses the Ohio General Assembly. On September 16, 1859, Abraham Lincoln delivered a memorable…

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Enon Adena Mound is the Second Tallest Mound in Ohio

The first settlers in the Ohio area were the Adena Native Americans, known for their mounds, like this on in Enon, Ohio. Adena, Hopewell, and the Fort Ancient cultures developed earthworks, circa 52 BC to 1500 AD. These three nations were located in much of Ohio area. The legend says…

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Old Courthouse: Dred and Harriet Scott Story

This is the Old Courthouse in St. Louis, Missouri. Dred and Harriet Scott filed suit for their freedom at this courthouse in 1846. Their case reached the United States Supreme Court and was decided in 1857. The court ruled that the Scotts and all African Americans were not citizens of…

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