1924 History of MCLEAN COUNTY ILLINOIS 2 Volumes Genealogy Scarce!

Description: 1924 History of MCLEAN COUNTY ILLINOIS 2 Volumes Genealogy Scarce! 1924 History of MCLEAN COUNTY ILLINOIS 2 Volumes Genealogy Scarce! Description TITLE History of McLean County, Illinois In Two Volumes AUTHOR By Jacob L. Hasbrouck PUBLISHER AND COPYRIGHT Published by Historical Publishing Company, 1924 SIZE and ATTRIBUTES Two hardcover books measuring 7-1/2" x 10-7/8", 1295 pages in total. Decorative endpapers and marbled page edges. Illustrated with Portraits and Views. This book has an index of names in the front of both volume 1 and volume 2. CONDITION Good. Light stains to a few pages. Lightly toned pages. Writing on one or two pages, but no more than that. Good bindings. In volume I there is a portion of the last index page has been torn off, but this does not affect any text whatsoever. COMMENTS SCARCE ORIGINAL ERA BOOK SET Volume 1 provides a comprehensive history of McLean County, covering various aspects from its primitive origins to modern developments. Volume 2 contains biographies and portraits of many citizens of the county. Here is a summary of what you will find in Volume 1: Chapter 1: Introduces the county's early state, including its geography, wildlife, Native American presence, and their subsequent removal. Chapter 2: Details the initial white settlements, pioneer families, natural resources, and the challenges faced by early settlers. Chapter 3: Discusses the county's organization, early government, roads, and the establishment of towns and townships. Chapters 4-5: Lists various towns and townships within the county. Chapter 6: Focuses on Bloomington, the county seat, its establishment, infrastructure, and forms of governance. Chapter 7: Chronicles the devastating Great Fire of 1900 and subsequent rebuilding efforts. Chapter 8: Explores the development of Normal around Illinois Wesleyan University, including its officials, institutions, and commercial activities. Chapters 9-13: Cover various wars (including the Black Hawk and Mexican Wars) schools, and universities in the county, including Illinois Wesleyan University and Illinois State Normal University. Chapter 14: Discuss the county's religious institutions Chapter 15: Discusses agriculture Chapters 16-17: Discusses public utilities and industrial growth. Chapters 18: Focuses on railroads Chapter 19: Focuses on banks. Chapters 20 - 22: Focuses on legal, medical and dental professions in the county. Chapters 23-27: Discuss the press, county officers, World War I, the American Legion, hospitals, and charitable institutions. Chapters 28-32: Cover the Association of Commerce, farmers' organizations, home bureau, libraries, and the Soldiers' Orphans' Home. Chapters 33-35: Conclude with discussions on the McLean County Historical Society, miscellaneous county buildings, and other historical and demographic facts. Some of cities and towns in McLean county include Bloomington, Normal, Le Roy, Lexington, Heyworth, Gridley, Chenoa, Towanda, Downs, McLean, Stanford, Carlock, Colfax, Hudson, Danvers, and Anchor. All Dancing Eye Books items are packed with care to assure their safe arrival to you. Thank you for looking. Track Page Views With Auctiva's Counter

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