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  Meredosia, Illinois - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Meredosia is a village in Morgan County, Illinois, United States.
Meredosia is located in the Illinois River valley, with much of the surrounding topography composed of sand outwash hills formed when the last glaciers melted.
The Meredosia plant was opened in 1948, and has had numerous renovations and improvements over the years.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Meredosia,_Illinois   (606 words)

  
 Harvesting the River: : : Meredosia, Illinois -- Illinois State Museum
The long-term purpose for this railway was for finding a faster and easier way for Illinois settlers to ship their fur pelts, crops, and goods to market in the east.
Census data of 1860 show Meredosia had a population of 414 people settled in seventy-eight houses.
Meredosia Island is a tract of woodland north of town that becomes water-bound when the river runs high.
www.museum.state.il.us /RiverWeb/harvesting/history/settlement/meredosia.html   (729 words)

  
 Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge, an Illinois State Park near Arcadia
Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge is located along the east side of the Illinois River in Cass and Morgan counties, about 50 miles west of Springfield, IL.
On March 7th a SANDHILL CRANE was at the Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge and another Sandhill Crane was seen south of Jacksonville March 5th.
Meredosia Refuge is located immediately north of the Village of Meredosia, Illinois, along the Illinois River in Cass and Morgan counties.
www.stateparks.com /meredosia.html   (560 words)

  
 Meredosia Florist $34.95 | Flower Delivery Meredosia (IL) | Florists in Meredosia, Illinois
The distance from Meredosia to Washington DC is 770 miles.
Meredosia is positioned 39.83 degrees north of the equator and 90.55 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Our Meredosia, Illinois florist directory is provided through a strategic partnership with Regional Direct.com, which has established partnerships with the most reliable, customer service-driven area Meredosia florist and florists in Illinois, including Meredosia, Illinois.
www.albanywebsites.com /ex/asp/city.Meredosia-Illinois-Florist-IL/CityId.9556/xe/florists-flower-delivery.htm   (143 words)

  
 Harvesting the River: : : Meredosia Island -- Illinois State Museum
This large tract of wooded and farming acres is located north of Meredosia.
The Illinois river, Meredosia Bayou and Indian Creek is its boundaries.
Grain harvested was barged or ferried to the Meredosia elevator or to one located at Phelps beach, later called Honey Point.
www.museum.state.il.us /RiverWeb/harvesting/harvest/waterfowl/industry/meredosia_island.html   (1560 words)

  
 Meredosia Power Station
Meredosia Plant generated its first kilowatthour of electricity on JuneĀ 1, 1948.
As originally planned, Meredosia Power Station would have been a two-unit, 50-megawatt generating facility.
The turbo-generator and related equipment initially destined for Meredosia Station were shipped by the War Production Board to a World War II ally of the United States–Russia.
www.ameren.com /AEG/ADC_AU_Meredosia.asp   (213 words)

  
 Wildernet - Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge
Description - Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge is located along the east side of the Illinois River in Cass and Morgan counties, about 50 miles west of Springfield, IL.
It is positioned in the upper end of the Alton navigation pool in an area that was historically known for its ability to sustain fish and wildlife.
Location - Meredosia NWR is located along the east side of the Illinois River in Cass and Morgan Counties about 50 miles west of Springfield, IL.
www.wildernet.com /pages/area.cfm?areaID=ILNWRME&CU_ID=1   (613 words)

  
 GORP - Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge
Meredosia NWR is located along the east side of the Illinois River in Cass and Morgan Counties about 50 miles west of Springfield, IL.
There are two accessible hiking trails at Meredosia; the 1/4 mile long Dawson Prairie trail and the 1/2 mile long Skinner Wetland trail.
Meredosia Refuge is managed to mimic the historic flood cycle of the Illinois River.
gorp.away.com /gorp/resource/us_nwr/il_mered.htm   (375 words)

  
 Wabash Railroad History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
While railroads east of the Mississippi River were tying Toledo and the East to the river ports of Illinois and Iowa, west of the Mississippi the predecessors of the present Wabash Railroad System were writing one of the greatest chapters in American railroad history.
When the first rails were being laid on the Northern Cross Railroad from Meredosia to Jacksonville in the late 1830's, little or no interest was aroused in Missouri, less than 100 miles away, for Missourians were convinced that their progress and growth was closely allied with river transportation.
One steam engine was operated for a short run on the Keokuk branch because the bridge at Meredosia, IL, could not support the weight of diesel engines until extensive changes had been completed.
home.comcast.net /~wabashrr/wabhist.html   (3413 words)

  
 Meredosia Vioxx, Defibrillator Lawyer: Free Legal Services in Illinois (IL)
A nationally-recognized personal injury law firm, Weitz and Luxenberg is committed to helping clients win cases, get the compensation to which they’re entitled and get on with their lives.
If you have a friend in Meredosia who could use the help of a drug attorney, please click here to refer them to Weitz and Luxenberg.
Please be advised that Weitz and Luxenberg may not be able to represent every lawsuit in all areas of Illinois due to state and federal statutes.
www.weitzlux.com /illinois/meredosiavioxxdefibrillatorlawyer_187281.html   (493 words)

  
 Meredosia, IL Houses, Apartments, Cars, Mortgage Status, and Residents Info
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Median gross rent in Meredosia, IL in 2000: $422
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www.city-data.com /housing/houses-Meredosia-Illinois.html   (338 words)

  
 Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Waterfowl such as Canada geese use wetlands on Meredosia Refuge during fall migration.
Much of what is now Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge was previously owned and managed by the Chicago Meredosia Gun Club.
Meredosia Refuge is managed to provide habitat required to meet the needs of waterfowl, other migratory birds, and resident wildlife, as well as native plant communities and aquatic organisms.
www.fws.gov /refuges/profiles/index.cfm?id=33652   (407 words)

  
 {NMN} New Music Network   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Meredosia (formerly Dubkat) is a rock jam band out of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Meredosia was originally formed by two brothers, Jordan & Jason Allen and their cousin, Gunner Six early 2000 in Tallahasee.
Meredosia has exploded on to the scene and played all original music all over the state.
www.clearchannelnewmusicnetwork.com /artist/meredosia   (133 words)

  
 Road project may lead to more use of Illinois coal
The road will serve as a bypass for the trucks that now travel through the center of town, hauling materials to a string of industrial plants that line the nearby Illinois River.
Researchers plan to use 50,000 tons of fly ash generated by the AmerenCIPS power plant at Meredosia as a sub-base for the bypass road.
After the preliminary studies are completed, fieldwork at Meredosia begins.
news.siu.edu /news/July00/071300r103.html   (659 words)

  
 Meredosia News
Local news for Meredosia, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
Mae McMillen, 76, was in a pretty good mood Friday as she sat at a table in her fl graduation gown near dozens of other Lincoln Land Community College students.
As the availability of priests continues to be stretched, the Springfield Catholic Diocese has decided to close two Morgan County parishes in the fall in an effort to conserve church resources.
www.topix.net /city/meredosia-il   (631 words)

  
 State of Illinois Home - IGNN (Illinois Government News Network)
MEREDOSIA -- Governor George H. Ryan today released $832,000 in Illinois FIRST funds to the Meredosia Lake Drainage and Levee District to help pay for repairs to the area's existing flood control system.
The Meredosia Lake Drainage and Levee District maintains a levy constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers.
The district controls 3200 acres in Cass and Morgan County and protects farm and residential property against flooding from two bodies of water -- the Illinois River and Meredosia Lake.
www.illinois.gov /PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=3&RecNum=1266   (296 words)

  
 INPC Nature Preserve Directory/Area 5/Meredosia Hill Prairie/Morgan County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Today, Meredosia Hill Prairie remains one of the least disturbed areas within the Glaciated Section of the Middle Mississippi Natural Division.
It is characterized by loess covered hillsides and elevations that vary from 600 feet on the ridge tops to 500 feet in the ravines.
Like most hill prairies, Meredosia is being invaded by woody vegetation.
dnr.state.il.us /inpc/Directory/Sitefiles/Area5/MERMO.htm   (264 words)

  
 Meredosia Real Estate
Meredosia, IL real estate news, broker listings for homes.
National foreclosure filings continued to climb in the first three months of 2006, evidence that more U.S. homeowners are struggling to stay current on their monthly mortgage payments.
The blonde-haired, blue-eyed toddler spent Thursday afternoon playing with a soccer ball inside her parents' house on 206 S. Froelich Lane here.
www.topix.net /real-estate/meredosia-il   (116 words)

  
 Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1973 and covers more than 2,800 acres along the Illinois River in Morgan and Cass counties.
Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge provides a sanctuary for wildlife and migratory birds.
Go west on Highway 136 for 32 miles to Havana and follow the signs to Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge.
www.quincynet.com /illinoisparks/Meredosia.htm   (136 words)

  
 Meredosia, IL - Meredosia, Illinois - Population overview
Meredosia, IL - Meredosia, Illinois - Population overview
Illinois > All counties > Morgan County > Meredosia
Note: Hispanic ethnicity is a separate data category from race.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/popInfo.php?locIndex=6426   (129 words)

  
 Bald Eagle Watching on the Illinois River - Meredosia
A bald eagle flies low over the Illinois River, as viewed from the public boat ramp parking lot in Meredosia.
Meredosia also is home to the Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge.
For those who prefer to visit at other times, or wish to view eagles on their own outside of a guided tour, Meredosia offers easy public access to the Illinois River.
www.illinoisraptorcenter.org /eagle3.html   (164 words)

  
 Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge - Interpretation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
This club was responsible for developing the area for waterfowl management through construction of levees, water control structures, and a network of ditches needed to transport water to sloughs and small wetlands.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources retains control of surface water on Meredosia Lake.
A rock weir at the outlet of Meredosia Lake maintains a stable water level in the lake.
www.fws.gov /refuges/profiles/History.cfm?ID=33652   (156 words)

  
 Real Estate / homes for sale / mortgage / refinance / home equity - RealEstate.com -- Find the Meredosia REALTOR that ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Real Estate / homes for sale / mortgage / refinance / home equity - RealEstate.com -- Find the Meredosia REALTOR that is right for you in Meredosia, Illinois.
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www.realestate.com /cityengine/IL/Meredosia.html   (354 words)

  
 Meredosia Computer Repair from Gurus2Go - Welcome!
Gurus2go is Meredosia's leading computer repair provider and is revolutionizing the way in which business and home computer users keep their computer systems up and running.
Our national account gurus provide our most valued customers with a single source to contact for service nationwide.
As owner or manager of a small company or home office in Meredosia you know only too well how a computer glitch can have a major effect on your business performance and revenues.
www.gurus2go.com /zipcode/62665.htm   (283 words)

  
 Western Illinios Valley North - Meredosia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Meredosia, which co-ops with Griggsville and Bluffs, was 2-7 a year ago, coming off an 0-9 mark in 1998.
Coach BOB LONG returns most of his backfield people but is looking for linemen.
16 x at I.S.D. Sep. 23 x Meredosia 2:00 PM Sep.
www.sj-r.com /extras/football/2000/wivn/meredosia.htm   (187 words)

  
 Chicago Fishing Information and Reports - ChicagolandFishing.com :: View topic - Meredosia Report for 4/25-4/26
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He's down fishing Meredosia Lake off the Illinois river and is doing fantastic on the old papermouths.
Most fish are 9-10 inches and are hitting tube jigs just under the surface in 3 fow.
www.chicagolandfishing.com /forums/viewtopic.php?p=227779   (326 words)

  
 Meredosia River Museum
Welcome to the Meredosia River Museum web site.
We are located on Main Street in Meredosia -- Route 104 -- just at the base of the bridge over the Illinois River.
This site is made possible by the Meredosia River Museum, located in Meredosia IL.
members.tripod.com /~snakemom/index.html   (212 words)

  
 Meredosia Road Project
The goal of this project is to develop, demonstrate, and document the beneficial use applications of a ponded F- fly ash as a road subbase material for a 2.1-mile county highway without negative environmental impacts to surface water or groundwater.
Left, showing completed earthen embankment and right, with a view of Meredosia Power Station in the background.
Between 60,000 to 70,000 cubic yards of Meredosia Power Plant ponded fly ash were used in the construction of the road, which represents almost two years’ worth of fly ash generartion of AmerenCIPS’s Meredosia Power Plant west of Springfield, IL.
www.icci.org /meredosia/meredosia.html   (354 words)

  
 Meredosia Illinois House at 206 Locust for sale   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Meredosia Illinois House at 206 Locust for sale
Meredosia Illinois Home at 206 Locust for sale
All electric helps keep down those high utility bills.
www.real-estate-illinois.org /meredosia/206-locust/206-meredosia.html   (43 words)

  
 Meredosia, Illinois (IL) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hotels, hospitals, schools, crime
Meredosia, Illinois (IL) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hotels, hospitals, schools, crime
wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 41.4 miles away from the Meredosia city center injured 45 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
Additional information about hotels, doctors, dentists, jobs, apartments, real estate, travel attractions, weather, and many interactive features are coming soon.
www.city-data.com /city/Meredosia-Illinois.html   (752 words)

  
 Parent Reviews of Meredosia-Chambersburg High School - Meredosia, Illinois - IL
Parent ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools.net nor does GreatSchools.net check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities.
As for the teaching staff, they may not be the best, but they treat you as their own child and care for all of the children and teens that walk through the doors.
I may not have the highest ACT scores but I learned more about life and the important things while walking the halls at Meredosia than anywhere else possible."
www.greatschools.net /modperl/parents/il/pc/2867   (420 words)

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