DuQuoin, Illinois
DuQuoin, Illinois
Is a link to train travel for the neighboring town 8 miles north;
TAMAROA, IlIinois
TAMAROA, IlIinois
This station shares space
with Tourist Information.
with Tourist Information.
The city of DuQuoin shares the same history as the little town of Tamaroa, 8 miles north. Their namesake was Jean Baptiste Du Quoin, the son of a Frenchman and a Tamaroa Indian woman. He was made chief of the Tamaroa Indians in 1767. DuQuoin History
View the history of the Tamaroa Indians
Both communities are with Perry County.
This web page was created because of the Indian ties.
Also, it draws attention to Tamaroa's Switchboard Story.
Also, it draws attention to Tamaroa's Switchboard Story.
