A Celebration of Midwestern Curiosities
The Minneapolis–Saint Paul Metropolitan Area is built up around the Mississippi, Minnesota and St. Croix rivers and is known as the “Twin Cities” because of the close proximity of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, the two largest cities in Minnesota. The area is home to approximately 3.8 million people and has a history of European settlement […]
Southern Indiana has a distinct geography from the rest of the Hoosier State, thanks to its proximity to the Ohio River. Here, the terrain becomes hilly and wooded. Tales of hearty pioneers and river barons date back to the early 1800s. At Mysterious Heartland, we have found many interesting ghost stories in this region, from […]
The call to serve is only answered by a select few, and the scars of war are some of the most enduring. While Illinois is not often noted for its military history, it is home to a number of past and present military installations and prison camps. During the Civil War, Southern Illinois saw divided […]
The Great Lakes of Superior, Michigan, Huron, and Erie form most of the northern border of the Midwest, and have greatly influenced its history and culture. From picturesque towns on the lakefront, to historic lighthouses, museums, and parks, the Great Lakes offer many unique gems. At Mysterious Heartland, we have found that many legends and […]
While Western Ohio is home to cities like Cincinnati, Dayton, and Toledo, its prairies and farm fields more closely resemble Indiana and Illinois than the hillier and more wooded eastern half of the state. As the 7th most populous state with the 7th largest economy in the U.S., Ohio rivals Illinois for the top spot […]
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