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 beautiful color Turquoise holds a special place in Feng Shui as a combination of two powerful colors: Green, signifying growth and health, and Blue, with its nourishing Water qualities.Green (Wood element) and dark Blue (Water element) combine in Turquoise to form a third element: Mountain Earth.ake care with Turquoise, using it in moderation as an accent color or as part of a larger color scheme: one color in your art or your accessories. A little Turquoise can go a very long way, providing just the spark you need to activate your goals and dreams.