Originally Posted by Borealis Bob
Future City, Illinois, just outside of Cairo.

Passed though a number of times on the way to goose hunting, never spent time there. All black population, extremely poor. Their homes are made from combinations of old barn siding and hammered tin cans. Drove through one time when there was a funeral procession: the casket was made of old plywood, etc.

A very ironic name, and quite depressing.



I've heard of Future City , Kentucky, its about an hour from Cairo.

Cairo is a horrible, horrible place.

look at these houses and the prices they are asking for them in Cairo

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Cairo_IL

Last edited by KFWA; 03/24/18.

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