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Walkers stopped to get a picture with the capital.

Lincoln’s home was on the walk.

Walkers found straw bales situated for a picture with Lincoln’s home.

It looks like a shoe store, but it’s an optical illusion. The space is empty & for lease.

Walkers found a new mural on the walk that started at the Mascoutah Public Library. The mural has a 3D effect.

Walkers enjoyed the Halloween decorations.

The Halloween decorations were very creative.

 

Walkers enjoyed the creative entries in the scarecrow contes.

Who ate all the cookies?

Many entries were very cute.

This entry was a favorite of several walkers.

There were so many entries & Columbia wants people to vote for their favorite.

This was the tallest entry.

This was very creative use of pumpkins

This entry was in front of the police & fire department.

Everyone recognized this entry.

This entry was from the coffee shop 7 said this is how you look before coffee.

This entry showed the German heritage .

Walkers enjoyed all the Halloween decorations on the walk.

Walkers found many new friends on the walk.

Walkers found some scary creatures.

Walkers remember this character.

More Halloween decorations.

The streets had many different decorations.

Horse Skeltons are in this yard.

He’s taller than the house.

Walkers were in the Halloween mood when they finished the walk.

Walkers found another mural and walked through the Chili Cookoff.

Bill founded the Lebanon Cedar Cruisers & was a member of the Illinois Trekkers. Bill walked all 50 states and all the counties in Illinois. He walked for over 30 years. Many Walkers remember Bill walking with Charlie & Charlie.

To read Bill’s obituary and visitation information click on the link below.

William E. Malina Obituary 2024 – Nordike Funeral Home

Red Bud welcomed Walkers & many residents came out to do the walk.

The mayor welcomed walkers & walked with walkers. Pictured are Genine Perschbacher, POC; Mayor Susan Harbaugh; Diane Prost, President of the Illinois Trekkers; Sue Bacon, POC; and Kelly Bione, Operations Manager of the Randolph County YMCA.

Walkers discovered houses decorated for Halloween.

Walkers were greeted by Louie. Fredbird has been replaced.

 

Edwardsville is getting ready for Halloween.

Walkers enjoyed all the Halloween decorations.

The walkers look small compared to these skeletons.

Mr. & Mrs. Skeleton were ready to greet walkers.

The Illinois Trekkers invite you to walk/ramble in historic Red Bud on October 5th. When city lots were initially sold at public auction in 1849, the site was covered with red bud trees, from which the town derived its name. An important station on the stagecoach route between St. Louis, Belleville, Kaskaskia and Chester, the town was chartered in 1867. While ramblin’ in Red Bud, view the Opera House that is now home to the 1860 Public House and the Red Bud Museum. Beautiful homes, along with opportunities to see several classic cars, fill the streets of Red Bud. There is a classic service station with a wrecker too. The exterior of the beautifully unique City Hall remains basically the same as built in 1894 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

START LOCATION: Randolph County YMCA, 130 South Oak Street, Red Bud IL 62278.

START TIME: Start between 8:30 am and 11 am. Walk at your own pace and finish by 2 pm.

Historic Red Bud Walk brochure 2024