Rosiclare, IL

Rosiclare sits right along the banks of the Ohio River in southeastern Illinois, looking directly across the water into Kentucky. It is a quiet, scenic river town where Route 34 winds down from Harrisburg and meets the water. Life moves at a relaxed pace here, offering peaceful streets, sweeping river views, and easy access to the surrounding Shawnee National Forest.

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The town has a unique past as the former Fluorspar Capital of the World, built on a mining boom that started in the nineteenth century. Today, that history lives on at the American Fluorite Museum, bringing mineral enthusiasts and history buffs into town. While the big mining days are in the rearview mirror, Rosiclare keeps its strong sense of community and laid-back riverside charm.