FERRY AT THEBES WATER FRONT

Alexander County Illinois Genealogy Trails

Photo provided by Guy Gammon, age 93 of California and a 1934 Thebes graduate.

Submitted by Tess D. Ford, whose mother, Celestia Sowders, was also a 1934 graduate.



Mr. Gammon stated that this ferry landing was located straight behind the northern end of the railroad building.
The words in white says:  Miss. River Front, Thebes, Ill.

THEBES FERRY
Transcribed and submitted by Darrel Dexter
If you wish to cross the river go to Thebes, Ill., where you will find a modern steel built ferry boat in 15-minute, continuous service, night and day.  Thebes-Illmo Ferry Company
(Jonesboro Gazette, Jonesboro, Illinois, Friday, April 3, 1925)