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Henderson County Public Library > Oquawka Beach

Oquawka Beach

Bathing Beach

This beach is at the foot of the “Washout”, just northwest of Barton Tinker’s home. An identical photo is dated 1921.

Beach at Oquawka, IL. Visiting the Beach

Bill Schlotghouer

2nd from left- Mattie Snodgrew

Swimming at the Beach

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