The year 1880 was to be an eventful one. The census of the United States would be taken, a new President elected, and it was a leap year....

Churches of Bridgeport (Religious leaders as of 1957) Assembly of God-- George Rutledge Minister 3rd and Jefferson Church of God- - Mrs....

The new Christian Church building at St Francisville was under construction in September 1974 but had come a long way since the first...

Our researchers continue to deep dive into Lawrence County’s history in 1879. In February 18 deaths were recorded. One set of twins was...

LAWRENCEVILLE ILLINOIS JANUARY 25, 1900 The Devils Work: A Terrific Explosion of Dynamite and Falling Plaster, Rattling Windows And...

Thomas Fish’s ancestors have been documented in England as early as 1555, arriving in Connecticut about 1656. Later his family moved to...

The Southern Illinois Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church accepted the Hennessey site in Lawrenceville Illinois for the location...

If Lukin had a Facebook page in 1891 the posts might have read something like this.  The following are excerpts from the Sumner Press...

Sumner Press February 25, 1892 Some months ago a stray dog came to John Brian's and in spite of all opposition took up his abode. If one...

The Bridgeport Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in October 1861, under the leadership of J. C. Pierce. The charter members beside...