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The rise and fall of Cairo, Illinois: from Huckleberry Finn’s dream destination to a town of just 1,700 people

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The future was supposed to be bright for this fascinating place at the confluence of two mythic American rivers. It didn’t quite pan out that way

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The rise and fall of Cairo, Illinois: from Huckleberry Finn’s dream destination to a town of just 1,700 people

The future was supposed to be bright for this fascinating place at the confluence of two mythic American rivers. It didn’t quite pan out that way

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Irish Times broke the news in Dublin, Ireland on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
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