oldest

They don't make things like they used to.

Some schools in Illinois have been around for an insanely long period of time. Obviously, some have seen better days and been around a lot longer than others. These I found are the absolute oldest in the entire state.

Before America declared its independence, there was already a city in Missouri. As a matter of fact, the first settlement in Missouri predates the founding of this country by almost five decades.

If you're feeling a little Deja Vu, don't worry because you're not losing it because another ancient boat was discovered on the bottom of a Wisconsin lake.

Looking at the current condition of many Illinois roads and highways, it might seem like any of them could qualify as being the oldest highway in America, but giant potholes and cracks don't always mean the road is old, as all Illinois residents know.

This general store turns 125 years old in 2021 making it one of the oldest in Illinois.

I recently read an article that talked about places and activities that would be booming this summer due to lockdowns ending (for the most part) and the country opening back up again for business. One of the top listings was something called "food tourism."

Through the years, over 300 people have lost their lives climbing Mt. Everest, the world's highest peak, and there are still 100 or more bodies scattered about the different routes to the top.

Here's the thing about becoming the oldest person in the United States--it's not a title that one gets to hold on to for very long.