Historical encyclopedia of illinois and history of. Champaign county plat book university of illinois at urbana. Early history and pioneers of champaign county, 1886 includes many biographiesphotos prairie farmers directory of champaign county, 1917 lists of farmersbreeders, directory of businesses, etc. Due to the overwhelming popularity of mclean county memories. Find your roots in hancock county, illinois courtesy of the hancock county historical society.
The database contains more than 4,000,000 names that are extracted from champaign county, illinois, records located in the archives. They may include county histories, town histories, other types of histories, collections of biographies, genealogies of families, collections of records for a specific area, etc. The following biographies were collected from the manuscript a standard history of champaign county, illinois written in 1918 by j. The illinois collection houses historic books about mclean county, city directories and other resources for research. This book includes history of illinois, champaign county and biographies of the following persons. The champaign county historical society has kept alive the history of champaign county since 1934. Published 1881 by interstate publishing company in chicago. Aug, 2010 dannel mccollum is a native of champaign county. Champaign county, illinois 1776 e washington st urbana, il 61802 phone. History of illinois detailed in books by arcadia publishing. Edwards county, illinois genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Guide to greene county, illinois ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records. History of champaign public schools compiled by lauren smith from school histories written by.
Our mission is to use these artifacts to tell our collective story. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Helen levin, michael markstahler and charles renner november th, 2009 the first school in champaign county was held in a log cabin, located on the sangamon river, about a mile south of mahomet. The county and county seat were named for champaign county, ohio and urbana, ohio respectively, the homeplace of the illinois legislator who sponsored the bill to create the county. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Familysearch illinois wills and probate records, 17721999 includes champaign county source. Champaign county, illinois biographies illinois genealogy. The illinois history and lincoln collections is a unit of the special collections division of the university of illinois library at urbanachampaign. Urbana was ten miles square with a population of 36,395.
The time travelers wife, insurgent, it, american gods, allegiant, the lost hero, yes please, divergent. Other champaign county books in searchableprintable pdf format from the university of illinois library. Parties, issues, and voters, 18541983 and the winning of the midwest. Remembering champaign county local and regional history.
History of sangamon county, illinois 1881 edition open. Champaign county, illinois article about champaign county. Champaign county was organized in 1833, having been previously a part of vermilion county. Databases illinois state archives illinois secretary of. Mclean county, illinois history and genealogy 1080 pages of mclean county, illinois history and genealogy including biographical information for 1257 families an informative and historical overview of mclean county, illinois with the full 1879 wm.
Champaign county plat book coverageyear 1930 description 1930 champaign county plat book lesson plans themes. Uc books to prisoners is an urbana illinois based project providing books to illinois inmates at no cost by mail as well as through two county jail libraries which we operate we are a communitypowered volunteer organization with a number of easy ways for you to get involved. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,733 and it contained 715 housing units. Local history and genealogical resources city of dixon illinois. Washington county, illinois blue book of information. Champaign county genealogy and history illinois genealogy. We do this through public markers, a museum, and many events throughout the year.
These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between the 1880s and recent years and are. On january 2, 1818, the legislative council and house of representatives of illinois territory passed an act. To the state and the country at large it is chiefly known for its extraordinary agricultural capacity and for the great university which has been planted in its midst, and which has drawn to its territory thousands of able and inspiring men and champaign county genealogy and history read more. But there are many other archives available to students or researchers in the champaignurbana area. The books and documents within each county are listed in order of the publication date, whenever possible. The abraham lincoln presidential library formerly illinois state historical library serves as. A history of johnson county, illinois internet archive. Clark county genealogical society, 309 maple street, p. Greene county, illinois genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Teachers of the public schools of champaign county, illinois 19041905 source. The champaign county historical society preserves the countys historical artifacts, documents and physical relics. Other slight variations compiled and published 187071 by j.
Commemorative history of champaign county illinois. The library contains more than 15,000 books and periodicals with a focus on mclean county and central illinois history and genealogy. The early years, the pantagraph is proud to partner, once again, with the mclean county museum of history, illinois wesleyan university, illinois state university, the bloomington public library, the normal public library and our readers on a new hardcover pictorial history book, mclean county memories ii. Google books semicentennial history of the university of illinois 1918 source. Mclean county, illinois genealogy history bloomington, il. Mclean county museum of history normal public library. Digitization of this collection was developed pursuant to a library services and technology act lsta grant awarded by the illinois state library, an office of the secretary of state using funds provided by the u. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic.
School catalogs, 17651935 includes illinois industrial university, urbana and university of illinois source. The illinois history and lincoln collections is a unit of the special collections division of the university of illinois library at urbana champaign. The fact that a citizen is mentioned in this manuscript with a biography doesnt indicate anything more then they chose to subscribe to the publishing of the manuscript, or that somebody subscribed for. The book is dated 1879, so it includes the history of the county and its. Books about the history, culture, geography of the various parts of the state are good. Both cities have wonderful schools, great parks, and great libraries. Illinois county history and genealogy books the books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds.
Shop arcadia publishing to find the best history books about illinois and its great contributions. Institute of museum and library services under the provisions of the library services. Champaign county directory 1889 by unknown 1 free download. Histories and genealogies are published books or collections that contain genealogical information. Click on historical encyclopedia of illinois and history of champaign county, volume i to reach a searchable and printable. With a vast library of research materials and a knowledgeable staff.
Due to funding and heating, the williamson county historical museum and library. Internet archive sixteen years at the university of illinois a statistical study of the administration of president edmund j. The county seat is urbana organized in 1833, from vermilion county, it is the fifthlargest county in illinois by land area. Aug 05, 2012 history of sangamon county, illinois together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts. Jan 16, 2017 handbook of old gallatin county this includes the 1887 history of gallatin county plus everything we could find from other 19th and early 20th century history books about the parent county of most of southeastern illinois. Collection americana digitizing sponsor university of illinois urbana champaign contributor university of illinois urbana champaign language english. Resource type cartographic material language eng subject keywords. Jensen, professor emeritus of history at the university of illinois at chicago, is the author of several books, including grass roots politics.
By the year 2000, champaign measured 17 square miles and had a population of 67,518 people. Below you will find a thematic book list for a study on illinois. Greene county, illinois marriages 1823 1858 by frances t. No experience is required and whether you have an hour a month or would like to volunteer more often, you are invited. Remembering champaign county local and regional history books. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Im looking for good books about illinois outside of chicago. The champaign county historical society preserves the county s historical artifacts, documents and physical relics. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. And, youll find out why illinois was and is called the prairie state. The fact that a citizen is mentioned in this manuscript with a biography doesnt indicate anything more then they chose to subscribe to the publishing of the manuscript, or that somebody subscribed for champaign county, illinois biographies. History of jefferson county, illinois william henry perrin on. Mclean county memories ii pictorial history book pediment.
Sidney township, champaign county, illinois wikipedia. Standard history of champaign county illinois access genealogy. Champaign county is representative of all that is best in american life. Illinois genealogy, champaign county, ilgenweb, the us genweb. Illinois genealogy, champaign county, ilgenweb, the us.
Gallatin county biographies more than 250 biographies will be included here pulled from the 1876 state atlas of illinois, the 1883 history of white county which included chapters on the northern two townships of gallatin, the 1887 history of gallatin county, the 1905 memoirs of the lower ohio valley and the 1912 history of southern illinois. Historical markers summary the illinois state historical societys markers program is designed to recognize sites of national or statewide significance, thereby increasing public awareness and appreciation of our states rich historical legacy. The champaign county history museum is a 501c3 organization and exists to collect and preserve artifacts relating to the history of champaign county, illinois, and, by using those artifacts in formal and informal educational activities, to interpret that history to the public. Clinton county historical society museum, 1091 franklin st, carlyle il 62231. Historical encyclopedia of illinois and history of champaign county database online. History of ford county, illinois, from its earliest settlement to 1908. Sidney township is a township in champaign county, illinois, usa. Local history books on illinois arcadia publishing. Williamson county illinois historical society preserving williamson. Best bookstores in illinois independent book stores. About the champaign county historical society champaign. Handbook of old gallatin county this includes the 1887 history of gallatin county plus everything we could find from other 19th and early 20th century history books about the parent county of most of southeastern illinois.
Champaign county, illinois genealogy trails history group. The champaign county historical archives as we have seen, the university archives maintains a broad range of records related to the university of illinoiss history. In his various life experiences, he has been an army officer, research assistant with the illinois natural history survey, high school teacher, conservationist, activist, local historian, writer and politician, having served three terms as mayor of champaign 19871999. We can be proud of our history and of the many people who have built our cities. The champaign county history museum is the steward of an immense collection of over 20,000 artifacts directly linked to champaign county s history.
Guide to edwards county, illinois ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage. History of champaign public schools champaign unit 4 schools. List of books and articles about illinois history online. Historic sites and structures of hancock county, illinois hancock. Records found in the local history online catalog can be obtained inperson or ordered from the archives through the mail or online. The ihlc preserves and provides access to both print and manuscript materials documenting the history of illinois as well as the life and legacy of abraham lincoln. These books may be found at your local public or school library. Understanding the history of the area where your ancestor lived can be helpful to understand what their life may have. History of sangamon county, illinois together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships.