Major General John A. Logan is the city's favorite son. He was a volunteer in the Civil War and numerous books have been written about him, making this little town somewhat famous among Civil War buffs.
Murphysboro, Illinois is a fairly small town with a lot of local color
Major General John A. Logan is the city's favorite son. He was a volunteer in the Civil War and numerous books have been written about him, making this little town somewhat famous among Civil War buffs.
Murphysboro, Illinois is a fairly small town with a lot of local color. Due to the expansion of nearby Carbondale, Murphysboro has become a suburb of sorts. This mostly rural community does boast an interesting history dating back to the beginnings of the state. Many people who work in Carbondale opt to find apartments for rent in Murphysboro due to the quieter pace of life away from the university. All in all, this is a nice town to visit and an even better town in which to live.
If you are tired of the usual interrogations required for renting in most urban locations, you are going to love the property rentals in Murphysboro! Here, even a rental application is unusual. In most cases, you call up the landlord, tell him or her that you want to rent the place and hand them a check. It's rare that a credit check is required or even a pet deposit. This is fairly typical of such a small community where everyone knows everyone. You will need first and last month's rent along with a security deposit covered in that check, but that should be all it takes to get you into a 1-bedroom apartment.
There is only one neighborhood, and everyone who lives in Murphysboro lives there! In case you couldn't guess, we're talking abou the town itself. A town this size doesn't even have real estate or tax designations making neighborhoods. Enjoy meeting your neighbors, though; this is Southern Illinois and the people are warm and welcoming.
Many people will claim that there is nothing to do in such a small town. Those people need to try harder! First of all, Murphysboro is home to world famous 17th Street Bar and Grill. Yes, world famous! Their barbecue sauce has taken top honors around the world in sauce competitions. Pretty impressive for such a small town!
If you are more into Italian food, there is Cummare's Italian Restaurant over on Chestnut street. Their Italian Beef sandwiches are the best in the area, and their pizza isn't bad either.
If you are looking for a great little bar that is away from much of the university crowd, Brews Brothers Taproom is a great choice. It's on Chestnut Street and has a great vibe. It's generally pretty calm here, but Friday nights can get interesting, as people are letting loose after a busy week.
Are you interested in a little culture? The John A. Logan Museum is a great place to learn more about both the history of the town and its favorite son. Located on Edith Street, it's a fun way to spend an afternoon.
Speaking of fun ways to spend an afternoon, be sure to show up for the Murphysboro Apple Festival every autumn. This festival takes place the second weekend after Labor Day and boasts great food, a carnival and craft stands. While you are at it, don't miss the Barbeque Cook-Off at the end of September.
