Randolph County Historical Society appreciates all organizations that enhance community efforts in continuing historical preservation and education.  We encourage you to investigate and support their endeavors.

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Things to Do, Places to Go, People to See!

The Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail
Known to early settlers as "the Kaskaskia Trace," the Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail is once again becoming a travel destination.
 
The Pierre Menard Home
Considered by many to be the "Mount Vernon of Illinois" it is the French Colonial residence built by Pierre Menard, a trader who became the first lieutenant governor of Illinois from 1818 to 1822, located in Fort Kaskaskia State Park.
 
Fort de Chartres
Fort de Chartres was a French fortification first built in 1720 and used as an administrative center for the province.

Organizations

Liberty Bell of the West Chapter, NSDAR
Randolph County, Illinois chapter Daughters of the American Revolution
 
Randolph County Economic Development
Everything you need to know about Randolph County, Illinois
 
Randolph Society
Honor society devoted to the recognition of prominent persons who have lived in and contributed to Randolph County, Illinois.
 
Randolph County IL Genealogical Society
Provides assistance to people looking to find their ancestors who lived in Randolph County, Illinois.
 
Southern Illinois Tourism
Information about and things to do in the 22 counties that make up the Southern Illinois region.
 
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
Protecting the state's historic resources and promoting them so the public enjoys and learns from them.

Links to Interesting Historical Information

Randolph County IL County Clerk Archives
Index to Circuit Court Cases 1809 - 1859 located in the Randolph County Courthouse.