Peter Newell – Illustrator
Peter Sheaf Hersey Newell (March 5, 1862 – January 15, 1924) was an American artist and author who built a sought after reputation in the 1880s and 1890s for his humorous…
Read MoreThe Republic of Forgottonia
The lore of “Forgottonia” was created in what is the very heart of the “Republic;” Macomb, IL. Variously described as a new U.S. state or an independent republic, Forgottonia is the name…
Read MoreBushnell Freight House Depot
The community of Bushnell has a long history with railroads. The city was founded in 1854 after Northern Cross Railroad built tracks through the area and named the site after…
Read MoreMcDonough County, Illinois
Established in 1830, McDonough County is named for Commodore Thomas McDonough who led a successful battle against the British on Lake Champlain in the War of 1812. The county is…
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