Edna Ferber was an American novelist, short story writer and playwright. Her novels include the Pulitzer Prize-winning So Big (1924), Show Boat, Cimarron, Giant and Ice Palace (1958), which also received a film adaptation in 1960.
Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois with a population of 52,974 at the 2020 census. Its county seat is Murphysboro, and its most populous city is Carbondale, home to the main campus of Southern Illinois University. The county was incorporated on January 10, 1816 and named for Andrew Jackson. The community of Brownsville served as the fledgling county's first seat.
Franklin County is a county in Southern Illinois. At the 2020 census, it had a population of 37,804. The largest city is West Frankfort and the county seat is Benton. This area of Southern Illinois is known locally as "Little Egypt".
Franklin Creek State Natural Area is an Illinois state park on 882 acres (357 ha) in Lee County, Illinois, United States. Franklin Creek State Natural Area was dedicated in 1982, making it the 24th nature preserve in Illinois.
Cave Township is one of twelve townships in Franklin County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,756 and it contained 834 housing units.
Six Mile Township is one of twelve townships in Franklin County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,885 and it contained 1,741 housing units.
The 1992 United States presidential election in Illinois took place on November 3, 1992, as part of the 1992 United States presidential election. Voters chose 22 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.
The 1980 United States presidential election in Virginia took place on November 4, 1980. All 50 states and the District of Columbia, were part of the 1980 United States presidential election. Virginia voters chose 12 electors to the Electoral College, which selected the president and vice president of the United States.
Rust is an populated place in Eastern Township, Franklin County, Illinois, United States. The community is located along County Route 17 8.7 miles (14.0 km) east of Benton.
Akin Junction is a railroad junction in Eastern Township, Franklin County, Illinois, United States. The junction is located at a Canadian National Railway junction serving CN's Bluford Subdivision and Eldorado Subdivision along County Route 17, 8.7 miles (14.0 km) east of Benton. Norfolk Southern Railway has running rights over some of the CN lines through Akin Junction.
Parrish is an unincorporated community in Cave Township, Franklin County, Illinois, United States. The community is located near Illinois Route 34 3.2 miles (5.1 km) west-northwest of Thompsonville.
West End is an unincorporated community in Franklin and Saline counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The portion of the community in Franklin County is part of Cave Township, while the portion in Saline County is part of Tate Township. The community is located along Illinois Route 34 3.7 miles (6.0 km) east-southeast of Thompsonville.
Rend City is an unincorporated community in Browning Township, Franklin County, Illinois, United States. The community is located along County Route 9 4.1 miles (6.6 km) west-northwest of Benton.
Pershing is an unincorporated community in Denning Township, Franklin County, Illinois, United States. The community is located along County Route 6 2.5 miles (4.0 km) west-southwest of West Frankfort.
Plumfield is an unincorporated community in Denning Township, Franklin County, Illinois, United States. The community is located along Illinois Route 149 4.5 miles (7.2 km) west of West Frankfort.
Cleburne is an unincorporated community in Six Mile Township, Franklin County, Illinois, United States. The community is located along Illinois Route 148 2.5 miles (4.0 km) north of Zeigler.
The 1936 United States presidential election in Illinois took place on November 3, 1936, as part of the 1936 United States presidential election. State voters chose 29 representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.
The 1936 United States presidential election in Indiana took place on November 3, 1936, as part of the 1936 United States presidential election. State voters chose 14 representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.
The 1932 United States presidential election in Illinois took place on November 8, 1932, as part of the 1932 United States presidential election. State voters chose 29 representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.
Meyer is a place in Franklin County, Illinois, United States.
