When it comes to campgrounds, picnic areas and wooded trails, what’s in a name? For nearly a century, Carmi’s residents, as well as visitors to our southern Illinois campground have come to the … [Read more...] about Burrell Park and Campground: A forty acre gift to the city from one of its founders continues to give back to the community
Carmi History
Reis presents resolution celebrating Carmi’s bicentennial
Representative David Reis presented Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard and City Clerk Brian Allen with House Resolution 1330. “therefore be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH … [Read more...] about Reis presents resolution celebrating Carmi’s bicentennial
Full Text of the Sesquicentennial Booklet, Carmi, Illinois, 1816-1966
Published by the Carmi Sesquicentennial commission, Inc., 1966 J. Robert Smith, President C. F. Rebstock, Vice President Mrs. Allen Ball, Secretary William F. Sharp, Treasurer Mrs. … [Read more...] about Full Text of the Sesquicentennial Booklet, Carmi, Illinois, 1816-1966
Forgotten Carmi: Hiding Places
Sometimes the best hiding places are right out in the open. On the sidewalk going down Main Street, between the radio station and the monument works, there was a little passageway, which culminated in … [Read more...] about Forgotten Carmi: Hiding Places
Remembering Carmi’s Teen Town
Carmi's Teen town had it's roots with a high school language arts teacher named Miss Amaline Turni, who decided the youth of Carmi needed a teen center back in 1953. A group was formed which held … [Read more...] about Remembering Carmi’s Teen Town
Forgotten Carmi: The Last Brick Street
Sometime in the early 20th century or late 19th century, Carmi went from dirt street to brick. Brick streets provide more of a visceral experience than asphalt - there's not only the look, but the … [Read more...] about Forgotten Carmi: The Last Brick Street
Forgotten Carmi: The Railroad Men
One of the drawbacks of living in a small town is the train tracks. Waiting at a train crossing becomes a way of life, which thankfully is now less than in the past. Back when the depot was in … [Read more...] about Forgotten Carmi: The Railroad Men
