1968 Illinois earthquake
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The U.S. Midwestern state of Illinois was struck by its largest recorded earthquake in 1968. Striking at 11:02 a.m. on November 9, it measured 5.3 on the Richter scale. Although no fatalities occurred
The Gateway Arch shook from the earthquake.
Harrisburg, Illinois
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Harrisburg is a city in and the county seat of Saline County, Illinois, United States. It is located about 55 miles southwest of Evansville, Indiana, and 111 mi southeast of St. Louis, Missouri. Its 2
1968 Illinois earthquake
…widely felt in U.S. history, largely affecting 23 states over an area of 580,000 sq mi (1,500,000 km2). In studying its cause, scientists discovered the Cottage Grove Fault in the Southern Illinois Basin. Within the region, millions felt the rupture. Reactions to the earthquake varied; some people near the epicenter did…
From top left: Northern side of square, Garden of the Gods, Saline County Courthouse and Clearwave Building, O'Gara mine tipple, southern side of square, Poplar Street homes, Harrisburg Township High School
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Left: First Greek Revival Saline County Courthouse. Right: Garrison House, later Hotel Sterling on Poplar Street.
Locust St. crossing at Main St. West side of square in 1910.