117 West Washington Street in Rushville, IL, has had a hardware store on its site since 1852.  

This episode was written and voiced by John Haywood of Rushville Industry High School.

For more information about the episode or series please visit the show's webpage.

117 West Washington Street in Rushville, IL, has had a hardware store on its site since 1852.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This episode was written and voiced by John Haywood of Rushville Industry High School.
For more information about the episode or series please visit the <a href="https://www.tspr.org/show/echoes-of-the-prairie">show's webpage</a>.

Echoes of the Prairie, the history of the places we call home, features brief histories from the Tri State Public Radio broadcast region.  Histories are created and recorded by local residents.  Echoes of the Prairie airs on TSPR Tuesday - Friday at 8:19 am and 5:48 pm.  More information about contributors is available on the programs webpage.

Echoes of the Prairie, the history of the places we call home, features brief histories from the Tri State Public Radio broadcast region.&nbsp; Histories are created and recorded by local residents.&nbsp; Echoes of the Prairie airs on TSPR Tuesday - Friday at 8:19 am and 5:48 pm.&nbsp; More information about contributors is available on <a href="https://www.tspr.org/show/echoes-of-the-prairie">the programs webpage</a>.

Echoes of the Prairie

Echos of the Prairie, the history of the places we call home, features brief histories from the Tri State Public Radio broadcast region.  Histories are created and recorded by local residents.  Echos of the Prairie airs on TSPR Tuesday - Friday at 8:19 am and 5:48 pm.  More information about contributors is available on the program's web page.

Echos of the Prairie, the history of the places we call home, features brief histories from the Tri State Public Radio broadcast region.&nbsp; Histories are created and recorded by local residents.&nbsp; Echos of the Prairie airs on TSPR Tuesday - Friday at 8:19 am and 5:48 pm.&nbsp; More information about contributors is available on the<a href="https://www.tspr.org/show/echoes-of-the-prairie"> program's web page</a>.

Rushville Hardware Store

Learn more about an important educator in the Macomb's history.

Rose Jolly featured front left of photo.

This episode was recorded and written by Sue Scott, Executive Director of the Western Illinois Museum in Macomb, Illinois.

For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.

Learn more about an important educator in the Macomb's history.
Rose Jolly featured front left of photo.
This episode was recorded and written by Sue Scott, Executive Director of the Western Illinois Museum in Macomb, Illinois.
For more information about the series or episode please visit the <a href="https://www.tspr.org/show/echoes-of-the-prairie">show's webpage</a>.

Rose Jolly 

Maquon, IL used to be famous for its mineral water.

This episode was written and voiced by Kenny Knox.

For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.

Maquon, IL used to be famous for its mineral water.
This episode was written and voiced by Kenny Knox.
For more information about the series or episode please visit the <a href="https://www.tspr.org/show/echoes-of-the-prairie">show's webpage.</a>

A. Burnett's Mound Mineral Spring Water 

The man known for his Rip Van Winkle performed in Burlington, IA.

This episode was written by Mary Krohlow and voiced by Merry Ford Wiseman.

For more information about the series or episode please visit the show's webpage.

The man known for his Rip Van Winkle performed in Burlington, IA.
This episode was written by Mary Krohlow and voiced by Merry Ford Wiseman.
For more information about the series or episode please visit the <a href="https://www.tspr.org/show/echoes-of-the-prairie">show's webpage</a>.

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