Welcome to the Pope County Illinois Historical Society
Our museum is located at 112 N Columbus Ave, Golconda, Illinois
Formed in 1816, Pope County is in the southeastern corner of Illinois.
Our purpose is to discover and preserve important artifacts and information related to one of the oldest counties in Illinois!
You can support the society through membership, donations, attending meetings and volunteering your time. Volunteers are the lifeblood of the society.
Benefits of Membership
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Meetings are the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6pm. If you want to learn more about local history or what we do, join us!
Events
“Research in Deepest Southern Illinois: Challenges and Surprises”
Pope County Historical Society Museum, Golconda, IL
Southern Illinois was the first region in the state to be settled. Genealogist Rick Allen will explore a little of the region’s unique history, settlement patterns, and then look at the types of records, resources, collections, and facilities available to assist researchers within the region. Some surprising finds in local records will be discussed.
