Illinois Route 14 runs just south of North City, leading east 7.5 miles (12.1 km) to Benton, the Franklin County seat, and west 12 miles (19 km) to Du Quoin.
In Greece, Turkey, Egypt, and Tibet Turquoise represents purity. Because of its color, it is an ancient symbol of the sky. The ancients of the Native Indian Americans believe that Turquoise was such a strong symbol of prosperity and possitivity that it would scare away demons.
Part of the turquoise stone meaning was the belief that turquoise jewelry would change color when the wearer was in danger, so many people wore turquoise jewelry regularly to protect themselves from evil. (Turquoise really can change color, but it is generally due to exposure to light, dust, or cosmetics.).