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Jackson CountyJackson County, Illinois is a rural area in the southeastern part of the state. It was established in 1816, and has since grown to encompass about 600 square miles. The topography of Jackson County includes plains, rolling hills, and forests, making it a great place for outdoor recreation like hiking, biking, hunting, and camping. Agriculture plays a big role in this area as well - it's known for its quality livestock production and seed corn production. The county seat is Murphysboro and there
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Iconic Buildings to Explore in Jackson County
R. Buckminster Fuller and Anne Hewlett Dome HomeR. Buckminster Fuller was a trailblazing innovator, best known for his iconic geodesic dome designs. His lifelong pursuit of sustainable living led him to develop a prototype home which he named the Anne Hewlett Dome Home in Jackson County, Illinois in 1971. This 450 sq ft space was constructed out of reinforced aluminum and used the minimal amount of materials possible to make such an effective structure; Fuller even aimed to make it completely autonomous and off-grid.