Mathieson State Park, Ottawa (Illinois, USA)

The caption on this unused “local” card is a bit defensive. We find it amusing, so, exceptionally, we’re going to let you see it all here. (Don’t blame us!): “Just west of OTTAWA and east of LA SALLE-PERU, ILL., easily reached by U.S. Rt. 6 and Interstate 80. The magnificent scenery in this park proves the fallacy of the opinion that Illinois is just a flat agricultural state.” Personally, we find agriculture to be quite beautiful, and necessary. Grade: 1