This video actually came out at the perfect time for me. Weird story, but many years ago I went on a trip from West Tennessee up to the Garden of the Gods and passed through Golconda. And while the Garden was a fantastic experience, this little town is what stuck with me from that trip. The levee, the floodgates, the historic buildings. It just felt like a lovely small town with so much to share. Fast forward to this year, I have a group of friends now who all play TTRPGs together. I wanted to run a modern-day game in a small town. And while I'm intimately familiar with the small farming communities and abandoned mountain towns of Tennessee, the only place that felt right was a kind little river town in southern Illinois. I'm planning on taking another trip up soon, but this tour was invaluable for getting refreshed on the sights of the main strip and learning some really cool history along the way. Thanks for the video!
That’s awesome! I’m originally from TN and I can see similarities to “home” within southern IL. Golconda is definitely unique and such a pretty drive to get there. Always great to hear the history and learn from locals. Glad you enjoyed it, I’m sure they would love to have you again! Thanks for checking it out!
Thank you for the really nice tour! My great grandmother, Margaret "Maggie" Gullett, was born on January 18, 1865, in Golconda, Illinois, to Susan Jales Travillian and Zaddock Aydellott Gullett. It is really cool to see those buildings you showed and know that she would have seen them or gone into those businesses as a kid and young woman. She ultimately married and moved to Paducah, Kentucky where my great grandfather worked for the Illinois Central Railroad as a tie inspector (essentially a purchasing agent for railroad ties). I don’t know what brought her parents to Golconda from Tennessee, but they each came with their own parents as youngsters, in what would’ve been between 1831 and 1837 or so. Maybe I should have a chat with the Historical Society folks and see what was happening in Golconda around that time.
That’s awesome! Golconda is definitely a unique place, with amazing local people and businesses, plus some awesome views and history. Definitely worth a trip to visit and talk with the historical society, I’m sure they’d love to have you. Thank you for sharing your story! I hope you can check it out and walk the town as your family did.
I’m from Golconda since 1947. Wonderful town to grow up in, there was always something going on!! When Golconda has a festival, EVERYONE IN THE COUNTY ATTENDS and people come from all over.!! The people are great, friendly and they will welcome you with open arms!!
@@Thearchivescd I came across your channel tonight and subscribed. I love Southern Illinois history. Next time you're around I would love to chat with you.
That’s awesome! It’s definitely a unique town, and a good place to go to live in a quiet, rural area! Some amazing locals in Golconda. Thanks for checking it out
My mother attended high school there in the forties, and graduated. She loved Golconda. Curtis Broadway made a little movie about it. I found your doc looking for Curtis 's movie.
That’s awesome! It is a neat little town. Chris Hahn (the guy in the video giving me the tour) told me about the filming down there! I’ll have to watch that someday. Thanks for watching!
Can anyone let me know why is the town named Golconda, I can see that it’s named after the famous Golconda fort in Hyderabad from south india I’m really curious about the link between these
It’s always been some what of a mystery, but here is the story of the name! The town and county were both organized in 1816... The town was named Sarahsville in honor of Sarah Lusk. Just how the town evolved from Sarahsville to Golconda contains a small amount of mystery. Court records show the platting of Sarahsville on August 28, 1816. On January 24, 1817, the name "Corinth" was ordered. That same day another entry says: "Order that the town now called Sarahsville, the present seat of justice for Pope County, hereafter be called Golconda, at the request of the proprietors" -- County Records Book A. There is no explanation for the shuffling of names. The traditional meaning of the word "Golconda" is "land of wealth," and, to us, it is appropriate...
That’s awesome! And yeah, A lot of people from these smaller surrounding towns move for better jobs, schools, more businesses, etc. Thanks for watching!
Man, come to a RUclips channel to complain! You speak of maybe a few in town who are “drunks”. There are plenty of people in town who are great, as well as great business owners, and many neat history things, which is what this Channel covers, but i guess if you look for the negative, you’ll always find it. Thanks for the view!
This video actually came out at the perfect time for me.
Weird story, but many years ago I went on a trip from West Tennessee up to the Garden of the Gods and passed through Golconda. And while the Garden was a fantastic experience, this little town is what stuck with me from that trip. The levee, the floodgates, the historic buildings. It just felt like a lovely small town with so much to share.
Fast forward to this year, I have a group of friends now who all play TTRPGs together. I wanted to run a modern-day game in a small town. And while I'm intimately familiar with the small farming communities and abandoned mountain towns of Tennessee, the only place that felt right was a kind little river town in southern Illinois. I'm planning on taking another trip up soon, but this tour was invaluable for getting refreshed on the sights of the main strip and learning some really cool history along the way.
Thanks for the video!
That’s awesome! I’m originally from TN and I can see similarities to “home” within southern IL. Golconda is definitely unique and such a pretty drive to get there. Always great to hear the history and learn from locals. Glad you enjoyed it, I’m sure they would love to have you again! Thanks for checking it out!
Thank you for the really nice tour! My great grandmother, Margaret "Maggie" Gullett, was born on January 18, 1865, in Golconda, Illinois, to Susan Jales Travillian and Zaddock Aydellott Gullett. It is really cool to see those buildings you showed and know that she would have seen them or gone into those businesses as a kid and young woman.
She ultimately married and moved to Paducah, Kentucky where my great grandfather worked for the Illinois Central Railroad as a tie inspector (essentially a purchasing agent for railroad ties).
I don’t know what brought her parents to Golconda from Tennessee, but they each came with their own parents as youngsters, in what would’ve been between 1831 and 1837 or so.
Maybe I should have a chat with the Historical Society folks and see what was happening in Golconda around that time.
That’s awesome! Golconda is definitely a unique place, with amazing local people and businesses, plus some awesome views and history. Definitely worth a trip to visit and talk with the historical society, I’m sure they’d love to have you. Thank you for sharing your story! I hope you can check it out and walk the town as your family did.
I’m from Golconda since 1947. Wonderful town to grow up in, there was always something going on!! When Golconda has a festival, EVERYONE IN THE COUNTY ATTENDS and people come from all over.!! The people are great, friendly and they will welcome you with open arms!!
So glad to see this video about our small town with a big heart!!!!
Wonderful little town! Thanks for checking it out
im from the UK and im really jealous we dont have places like this! i really hope i visit some of these amazing small towns in the USA!!
There are some beautiful places to see! Small towns typically have the best views. Thank you for checking it out!
I ate at the Dari-Barr once when I was a kid. Their chicken and dumplings were amazing. There were the homemade made from scratch real deal.
That’s awesome! Still one of my favorites when I visit! Thanks for watching!
@@Thearchivescd I came across your channel tonight and subscribed. I love Southern Illinois history. Next time you're around I would love to chat with you.
Used to walk downtown with my cousins and our bb guns to get bbs at hardware store. Man times are different
That’s awesome! Yes, times have definitely changed… thanks for checking it out!
I live in Vienna Illinois. Alot of people like going to the shrimp festival.
Just ran across this. Looking into buying property there. Still researching. Thanks for the tour.
That’s awesome! It’s definitely a unique town, and a good place to go to live in a quiet, rural area! Some amazing locals in Golconda. Thanks for checking it out
My mother attended high school there in the forties, and graduated. She loved Golconda. Curtis Broadway made a little movie about it. I found your doc looking for Curtis 's movie.
That’s awesome! It is a neat little town. Chris Hahn (the guy in the video giving me the tour) told me about the filming down there! I’ll have to watch that someday. Thanks for watching!
@@Thearchivescd If you can find Curtis's little doc, please upload it! It is so Norman Rockwell cute that it'll make you cry!
Gma used to live on adams st. Walked that town all my life. Love it there.
That’s awesome! It is a neat little town
Been there. Use to camp in Shawnee
It’s a beautiful town! Thanks for watching
Can anyone let me know why is the town named Golconda, I can see that it’s named after the famous Golconda fort in Hyderabad from south india
I’m really curious about the link between these
It’s always been some what of a mystery, but here is the story of the name!
The town and county were both organized in 1816... The town was named Sarahsville in honor of Sarah Lusk. Just how the town evolved from Sarahsville to Golconda contains a small amount of mystery. Court records show the platting of Sarahsville on August 28, 1816. On January 24, 1817, the name "Corinth" was ordered. That same day another entry says: "Order that the town now called Sarahsville, the present seat of justice for Pope County, hereafter be called Golconda, at the request of the proprietors" -- County Records Book A. There is no explanation for the shuffling of names. The traditional meaning of the word "Golconda" is "land of wealth," and, to us, it is appropriate...
I grew up in Golconda it's population was bigger
but everyone moved away seeking better jobs
etc.
That’s awesome! And yeah, A lot of people from these smaller surrounding towns move for better jobs, schools, more businesses, etc. Thanks for watching!
This towns a cess pool it's why nothing stays long why didn't they show the bar all the drunks hang out at
Man, come to a RUclips channel to complain! You speak of maybe a few in town who are “drunks”. There are plenty of people in town who are great, as well as great business owners, and many neat history things, which is what this Channel covers, but i guess if you look for the negative, you’ll always find it. Thanks for the view!