Cairo is a city in Alexander County, Illinois in the United States. It is the county seat of Alexander County. Cairo is located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, and is the southernmost town in the state of Illinois. The rivers converge at what is the southernmost point in Illinois at Fort Defiance State Park, an American Civil War fort that was commanded by General Ulysses S. Grant, making Cairo the only city in Illinois completely surrounded by levees.
Several blocks in the town comprise the Cairo Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The Old Customhouse is also on the NRHP.
Things to See & Do
* Fort Defiance State Park
* Cairo Custom House & Post OFfice
* Gem Theatre
* Riverlore
* Magnolia Manor
General information
Cruise Season – May - October
Currency - United States Dollar (USD)
Language – English
Land Area – 7.05 m²
Population – 3,200 approx
Electricity – 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time - GMT minus six hours
International Country Telephone Code – 1
Port Location – The port is located on the Ohio River.
Travel Links – Cairo regional airport is located 4 miles northwest of town on the other side of the interstate.