Cairo (/ ˈ k ɛər oʊ / KAIR-oh, [4] sometimes / ˈ k eɪ r oʊ / KAY-roh) [5] is the southernmost city in the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Alexander County. A river city, Cairo has the …

Dec 9, 2020 · One of America’s most haunting abandoned cities is a once prosperous port town called Cairo, Illinois. A prolonged economic downturn and sustained racial unrest, reduced this …

May 18, 2024 · Cairo, Illinois, limped into the 1980s and remarkably still holds on to this day — in name, at least. The downtown sits abandoned, and the signs of its once great economic …

Cairo, city, seat (1860) of Alexander county, extreme southern Illinois, U.S. The city stands on a low-lying delta at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. Bridges over both rivers …

Cairo (/ ˈ k eɪ r oʊ /) is a city in Grady County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census , the city had a population of 10,179. The city is the county seat of Grady County.

Aug 22, 2016 · Situated at the flood-prone confluence of the Mississippi River and the Ohio River, at the southernmost point in Illinois, the port town of Cairo boomed along with the steamboat …

Apr 9, 2024 · Nestled at the confluence of the mighty Mississippi and Ohio rivers, Cairo, Illinois, is a town that boasts a rich tapestry of American history, architectural marvels, and a unique …

Dec 6, 2024 · The history of Cairo, Illinois, is a poignant reminder of the complexities of American urban development. Its story is one of rise, conflict, decline, and ongoing attempts at revival. …

Cairo, Illinois may not be the first destination that comes to mind when planning a trip, but this hidden gem of a city is waiting to be explored. Nestled at the confluence of the Ohio and …

Cairo is the southernmost city in Illinois and the county seat of Alexander County. A river city, Cairo has the lowest elevation of any location in Illinois and is the only Illinois city to be …