Cairo is the southernmost city in Illinois. It is located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers.  Not really having a destination in mind, I crossed into Cairo over the Ohio River from Kentucky.  My goal was to explore some of the towns along the Ohio.

Judging from the architecture, Cairo had once been a thriving town.  Unfortunately most of it is in disrepair, falling down or already demolished and the ground scraped clean.

7th Street and Commercial Avenue

While walking around I spoke with a river pilot.  He was buying buildings in anticipation of a new, modern seaport being built in Cairo. I wished him luck.