Echoes of the Prairie

Learn more about the world famous Purington Pavers.  Made in west central, Illinois. This episode was written by Peter Bailley and voice by Kathleen Bashem. For more about this episode or the series please visit the show's webpage . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about the origins of the Quackscam Festival in Browning, IL. This Episode was written and voiced by Emma Weber. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's website . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about the graves of elephants in west central Illinois. This episode was written and voiced by Joel Ward For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the Burlington connection to nylon stockings? This episode was written by Mary Krohlow and voiced by Ken Lewis For more information about the episode or series please visit the show's webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canton MO was home to an invention that changed canning nationwide. This episode was written and voiced by Scott Giltner For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about the history of the Hotel Nauvoo. Episode was written by Rebecca Williamson and voiced by students at Saints Peter and Paul school. For more information about the series of episode please visit the show's webpage . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did our 16th President lose two wrestling matches in Schuyler County, Illinois? This episode written and voiced by Brian Schmidt. Photo: Public Domain, Late 19th century illustration of Lincoln's wrestling match with Armstrong.  For more information about this series or episode please visit the  show's webpage .   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maquon had one of the first radio stations in Knox County. This episode was written and voiced by Kenny Knox. For more information about the episode or series, visit the show's webpage . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about the the 1965 Keokuk Armory explosion that killed 7 people. This episode was written and voiced by Angela Gates of the Keokuk History Center. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about Columbus Clark, a civil war veteran from Canton, Missouri. This episode was written and voiced by Scott Giltner. For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A figure form the wild west, Wyatt Earp has roots in west central Illinois. This episode was written by Ann Tenold This episode was voiced by Tom Best For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about Rushville's oldest drug store, which has been a pharmacy since 1834. This episode was written and voiced by Brian Schmidt For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Galesburg episode of Echoes of the Prairie talks about this history of grocery stores. This episode was written by Peter Bailley with help from Barbara Shock. This episode was voiced by Lydia Perrilles. For more information about the episode or series please visit the show's webpage . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  This episode was written by Rebecca Williamson and voiced by a student from Saints Peter and Paul School in Nauvoo. For more information about the program or episode please visit the show's webpage . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about Billy Sunday's visit to Burlington in 1905. Episode written by Mary Krohlow and voiced by Merry Ford Wiseman. For more information about the program please visit the show's webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about Macomb's Caroline Grote. This episode written and voiced by Sue Scott Image: Caroline Grote, courtesy of the Western Illinois Museum To learn more about Echoes of the Prairie,  please visit the show's webpage . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn the history of Deer hunting in Schuyler County, Illinois The episode was written and voice by Izek Morse For more information about this podcast please visit the Echoes of the Prairie webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about the history of Keokuk, IA Breweries This episode was written and voiced by Angela Gates of the Keokuk History Center. For more information about this podcast please visit the Echoes of the Prairie webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Edgar All Poe in Oqukawa, IL? This edition was written by Joel Ward and voiced by Joel Ward. For more information about this podcast please visit the Echoes of the Prairie webpage.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World famous pens made in Fort Madison, IA. Episode was written and voiced by: James Lemberger For more information about this podcast please visit the Echoes of the Prairie webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lean about Monmouth, Illinois's famous stoneware company. Episode written by: Ann Tenold Episode voiced by: Abby Zeus For more information about the series and contributors please visit the  show's webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about Virginia "Jennie" Scripps, an influential citizen in Rushville history. Episode written and voiced by Reed Fretueg, Rushville Industry High School Student More information is available at the series's webpage.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about the name of Loraine, Illinois. Episode Written and Voice by Rebecca Williamson Village of Loraine Facebook Profile photo More information is available at the series's webpage . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about the Pearl Button Capitol of the World along the banks of the Mississippi River. Episode written and voice by: Scott Giltner For more information about the series and contributors please visit the  show's webpage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn how Burlington, IA got its name. Episode written by: Mary Krohlow Episode voiced by: Kara Ewinger Photo Credit: Rich Egger, TSPR For more information on Echos of the Prairie is available on the series's webpage .   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.