Murphysboro
LoganGeneral John A. Logan Museum
1613 Edith St, Murphysboro IL 62966
618-684-3455
Museum is devoted to the life of Gen. John A. Logan, a popular politician before the war, good general during the war, and advocate for veterans following the war. He is credited with establishing the Memorial Day tradition. Open Tuesday–Saturday 10 am–4 pm, Sunday 1–4 pm (June–August); Tuesday–Sunday 1–4 pm (September–May). $2/adult.
Cairo
Customs House Museum
14th and Washington, Cairo IL 62914
618-734-1019
Civil War exhibits on the first floor of this museum include a replica of the gunboat USS Cairo, which was built here and sunk by a Confederate torpedo in 1862, and the desk used by U.S. Grant when he was here early in the war. A Rodman gun and a gunboat anchor are outdoor exhibits. Open Tuesday–Saturday 10 am–5 pm, Sunday 1–5 pm. $7/adult.