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.
The Symbolism of Turquoise Around the World. Turquoise has long been a symbol of wealth and opulence in ancient cultures, but fascination with this striking gemstone has never been stronger than today. No matter where it is found, turquoise is always associated with strong, positive traits such as purity and healing.