Once upon a time, Cairo, Illinois, located in southern Illinois, was a happening town. But natural disasters, changing economic trends, and social movements, led to its demise. Today, it looks like if the Big Bad Wolf came around and blew on the town, it would crumble, due to so much of it being in disrepair. The abandoned feel of this town adds to its spooky factor. Of course, people have speculated that actual ghosts do reside in this ghost town. What do you think?

Anytime there is an abandoned building, it makes us feel uneasy.
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A drive down the main streets, and it's unlikely you run into any or many people.
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Now, only about 2,800 people live here.
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It's not hard to find places in complete disrepair.
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This building, for example, is about to cave in on itself.
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In a way, the buildings are hauntingly beautiful, but in other ways, they are scary.
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Imagine this place after dark. No thanks.
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