I do hope you enjoy your visit here and will return again. Main street carlinville, illinois 62626 2178543214. History of madison county, illinois, 1882 antigerman sentiment in madison and st. History of macoupin county, illinois volume ii, 1911 source. Google books history of the county and courthouse source. The macoupin county historical society museum is housed in the john anderson mansion, originally built in 1883.
Note that historical physical and cultural features are no longer visible on the landscape. I am your hostess for this website for macoupin county. Macoupin county, illinois genealogy, books, cds, maps. In the moral and physical changes that have produced this result, in the improvements of its soil, and the establishment of its political and literary. Macoupin county, illinois genealogy familysearch wiki. Macoupin county, illinois ancestry and history research. Those illinois maps show townships and ownership of various lands at the times that the maps were drawn. It would be one of the most extraordinary experiences of my life. A new publication covers the long and rich history of the macoupin county boys track meet with narrative, anecdotes, photos, and lists of winners from one of the oldest county sports meets in the state of illinois. Old historical city, county and state maps of illinios. This new county s boundaries were carved from areas of greene and madison counties, and the boundaries have remained unchanged.
Janaway genealogy bookstore history of macoupin county. New publication covers history of macoupin county boys track. The macoupin county jail is said to look more like a. An illustration of a computer application window wayback machine an illustration of an open book. Biographical and pictorial within the last thirty years this fertile portion of the prairie state has as sumed a new aspect. In addition to the mansion, several other buildings on the grounds emphasize the countys history. Acclaim press is a publishing and book selling agency that publishes the works of authors of macoupin county, illinois books. History of macoupin county, illinois and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers. The tubers for the water lillies were a food source for the native americans. Macoupin county residents invited to tell their stories in. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. John bresnan macoupin county supervisor of assessments 201 east main p. The illinois state historical library has county plat books and atlases available for the years of around 1870 to 1930.
The university of illinois, champaignurbana, chicago historical society. Photo courtesy illinois regional archives depository, illinois state archives. History of macon county, illinois, from its organization to 1876 by john w. Macoupin county became the 50th county in illinois on january 17, 1829. Portrait and biographical record of macoupin county, illinois, 1891 macoupin county, illinois, biographical records, 1904 history of macoupin county, illinois, vol 1, 1911. Collection americana digitizing sponsor university of illinois urbanachampaign contributor university of illinois urbanachampaign language english volume v.
Collection americana digitizing sponsor university of illinois urbanachampaign contributor university of illinois urbanachampaign language english. Genealogy library macoupin county historical society. Macoupin county historical society museum enjoy illinois. Macoupin county, illinois genealogy trails history group. History of macoupin county, illinois biographical and pictorial, vol 1, by hon. Excerpt from history of macoupin county, illinois, vol. Guide to macoupin county, illinois ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and. Macoupin co illinois il plat genealogy carlinville land. Pleasant mount mount pleasant1820 pleasant mount church united with the illinois association in september 1830, her messengers being john powell and david coop the first settler in macoupin county, in 1815, who reported 9 members in fellowship. Birth records from history books birth records submitted by researchers.
Macoupin county illinois genealogy and history links. Macoupin county, illinois genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Lucy klaus to discuss whether there was enough interest in forming a historical society to preserve the history and events of the past pertaining to the county and outlying neighboring regions. In 1973, through the staging of a number of fundraising endeavors, the members were able to purchase a fine house and outbuildings located on seventeen acres in. History of macoupin county illinois biographical and pictorial hon. Church and family history research assistance for macoupin county, illinois churches. Plat books can be an aid to genealogists for following land ownership in families and locating the names of neighbors of ancestors. Macoupin county is part of the metroeast region of the st. Apr 14, 2010 history of macoupin county, illinois by walker, charles a. Histories macoupin ilgenweb macoupin county ilgenweb. Portrait and biographical record of macoupin county, illinois. Janaway genealogy bookstore history of macoupin county illinois. Historical carlinville carlinville chamber of commerce.
Farm plat book and business guide, macon county, illinois. The county was named for macoupin creek, which flows through the county and is derived from the indian word for the water lillies that grew along the creek. Livingstons law register, 1851 macoupin county lawyers source. Shop arcadia publishing to find the best history books about illinois and its great contributions. Apr 01, 2000 illinoisatlas illinois macoupin county, illinois people quickfactsmacoupin countyillinois population, 2005 estimate 49,11112,763,371 population, percent change, april. In addition to the mansion, several other buildings on the grounds emphasize the county s history.
Built as part of the macoupin county courthouse project in 1867, using the cannon ball method, which stopped jailbreaks by making it nearly impossible to remove the blocks to make an escape, this unique medieval inspired fortress housed many lawbreakers during its 119 year history. History of macoupin county, illinois by walker, charles a. Statewide collections are found on the illinois histories and genealogies page. T he office of supervisor of assessments was created by state law to provide information to the department of revenue. Map, macoupin county, landowners, illinois library of congress. Present area, or parts of it, were formerly included in. Internet archive history of macoupin county, illinois 1879 source. Original oversized book has been reduced by approximately 20% to fit our 812x11 format. History of macoupin county, illinois 1911 edition open. Court records free reference and directory macoupin county justices of peace illinois handbook of information for the year 1870 source. History of lee county, illinois, vol 2, by frank e. The macoupin county historical society was organized in march 1970, and is dedicated to the study of the areas history and the collecting and preserving of memorabilia of its people. Google books macoupin county court records directory source.
M genealogy resources libguides at university of illinois at. The northwest territory father marquette and louis joliet first state of illinois admitted to the union and constitution adopted. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. History of macoupin county, illinois internet archive. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 47,765. Feb 21, 2015 the macoupin county historical society is sponsoring the writing and publishing of the booklength history on macoupin county that will focus primarily on family histories. This new countys boundaries were carved from areas of greene and madison counties, and the boundaries have remained unchanged. The society was organized april 29,1970, when a group of nine local macoupin county citizens interested in local history met at the home of mrs. The main house is a museum with exhibits that chronicle the development of macoupin county and its citizens. Bunker hill is a city in macoupin county, illinois, united states. The macoupin county historical society is sponsoring the writing and publishing of the booklength history on macoupin county that will focus primarily on family histories.
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