Vermilion county illinois, land atlas and plat book, 1985 family history library vermillion county, indiana land ownership map, 1872 family history library. Pioneer publishing company, 1911 vermilion county ill. It was established in 1826 and was the 45th of illinois 102 counties. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. History of vermilion county together with historic notes on the northwest, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence, and other authentic, though, for the most part, outoftheway sources. History of vermilion county 1879 edition open library. V ermilion county was established january 18, 1826, and at one time covered a great deal of territory, reaching almost to kankakee and west to peoria. This place has so much history, vermilion county related and military related.
Find vermilion county maps il to get accurate illinois property and parcel map boundary data based on parcel id or apn numbers. Jones author of decisive dates in illinois history volume i illustrated chicago pioneer publishing company 191 1 public domain book found at coan. The volunteers from old vermilion, who answered the president lincolns call to arms, deserved that title. Vermilion county museum illinois freedom project exhibit 116 n. Jones pioneer publishing company, 1911 vermilion county ill. History of illinois a tale of its evolution, settlement and progress for nearly a century by lottie e. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
Historic preservation commission city of danville, illinois. Danville is the county sea t the early history of vermilion county revolved around the kickapoo, miami, and piankeshaw indian tribes. Details about pictorial history danville illinois il vermilion county historical photographs. A tale of its evolution, settlement, and progress for nearly a century, lottie e. Illinois historical aerial photographs are available freeofcharge via.
American community survey separates various ethnicities depending on the areas population of persons from less than 5. Vermilion county operations covid19 press release 03 20 2020 covid19 protocols administrative order for divorce covid19 protocols standing order re probate division county board information. Illinois maps are vital historical evidence but must be interpreted cautiously and carefully illinois map collections. The acrevalue vermilion county, il plat map, sourced from the vermilion county, il tax assessor, indicates the property boundaries for each parcel of land, with information about the landowner, the parcel number, and the total acres. For example the 1911 history of vermilion county illinois searchable, readable online, or even download the pdf or plain text i have access to a few public domain books about this area history. There are other citizens of this decade who have been overlooked without doubt. Illinois genealogy express vermilion county, illinois. Vermilion is a village in stratton and elbridge township townships, edgar county, illinois, united states. History of vermilion county, illinois history of vermilion county, illinois. There are books, census records and newspapers on microfilm, and vertical files. Biographies births cemeteries census court deaths history deeds marriages military news obits penny post cards photos willsestates vermilion county ilgenweb last updated sunday, 20nov2016 08.
In researching the history of a home in vermilion county, illinois, begins in the. The book contains 127 pages of photographs and historical information. About the publisher forgotten books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Old historical city, county and state maps of illinios. Historical maps of illinois are a great resource to help learn about a place at a particular point in time. The history of edgar county, illinois, containing a. A tale of its evolution, settlement, and progress for nearly a century, volume 1. A tale of its evolution, settlement, and progress for nearly a century, volume 1 lottie e. Genealogy resources online danville public library. The earlier settlers came mostly from ohio and kentucky. The illinois state historical library has county plat books and atlases available for the years of around 1870 to 1930. History topics biographies of the early settlers 1830s elder sons and daughters. Tax and land records, vermilion county, state of illinois genealogy gophers. The most corrupt county in america vermilion county illinois oh, by the way,,,the names havent been changed,,,so as to protect the innocent, and to offend the guilty authored by arthur greenwell introduction the foregoing is a compilation of first hand information and accounts regarding the despicably corrupt town of danville, illinois.
The territory now known as vermilion county had been recognized by the civilized world as a part of variously named lands for. History of union county, illinois by lulu leonard 1941 151 pages. Vermilion county is a county in the eastern part of the u. Illinois high school glory days provides history and information of deactivated and defunct high schools in illinois history.
Stories of historical days in vermilion county, illinois, 1934. The vermilion county, illinois histories book collection is a group of 8 books that detail the history of vermilion county primarily in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Danville is located approximately 120 miles 190 km south of chicago, 35 miles 56 km east of champaignurbana, and 90 miles 140 km west of indianapolis, indiana. The pioneers were early attracted to this section of country. Haunting history vermilion county il home facebook. History of vermilion county, illinois, vol 1, by jack moore williams 1930 550 pages.
Vermilion countys demographic and housing acs survey of 80,773 being 0. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The collections primary focus is vermilion county, illinois, including materials. Lake vermilion is located on the northwest side of town. Biographies of the early settlers of vermilion county. Vermilion county, as such, has been known less than a hundred years. Vermilion county, illinois 8 historic books on cd tha new media llc on. Portrait and biographical album of vermilion and edgar counties, illinois. William fithian and the vermilion county museum society. The territory now known as vermilion county had been recognized by the civilized world as a part of variously named lands for a century and a half pre vious to its organization as a county of the great state of illinois.
Note that this is a heavy and oversized book, so additional postage will be required for international or priority orders. Vermilion county, illinois genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Go with traditional vermilion county plat books or information heavy vermilion county il gis county data with related geographic features including latitudelongitude, government jurisdictions, roads, waterways, public lands and aerial imagery. Containing a history of the county,its townships, towns, schools, churches, etc. If you have any trouble with the interactive map please contact dee lund. General land office records bureau of land management. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. Acrevalue helps you locate parcels, property lines, and ownership information for land online, eliminating the need for plat books.
The archives room in the adult services department houses the genealogy. The eyes of the nation were on danville, illinois in july and august of 1903. V ermilion county, i llinois genealogy and history. History of vermilion county, illinois internet archive. Two months later the city of danville established the historic preservation commission hpc. History of a house vermilion county, il city of danville, il. The past and present of vermilion county illinois pdf. Its rich soil, pure water, abundant timber, and picturesque configuration, afforded strong inducements to them to accept with cheerfulness the deprivations of the border. Interstate 74 passes through the south end of town. Vermilion county museum danville 2020 all you need to.
History of vermilion county, illinois, vol 2, by jack moore williams 1930 624 pages. Illinois vermilion county maps, vermilion county plat. Portrait and biographical album of vermilion county. Established in 1826, vermilion county is named after the vermilion river, which passes through. A tale of its evolution, settlement, and progress for nearly a century, volume 2. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Stories of historical days in vermilion county, illinois. Illinois wills and probate records, 17721999 includes vermilion county source. History of vermilion county, illinois illinois 45,088 vermilion county 569 vermilion county histories and genealogies 38. Abraham lincoln site on the national register of historic places. Map, 1900 to 1999, illinois, vermilion county library of. Vermilion county has been in existence less than one hundred years by what names the county was known before this time where find early history of any section east of the alleghany mountains colonies of great britain, holland, and spain, where located what nation discovered the mississippi valley exploring expedition of joilet and. According to the 2010 united states census, it had a population of 81,625, a decrease of 2. Over 600 schools thorughout illinois are currently listed with several vermilion county towns and schools listed.
Pictorial history danville illinois il vermilion county. Carl van dorens book, an illinois boyhood, is a classic story of rural life at hope, vermilion county. Usa 1,060,369 illinois 45,088 illinois histories and genealogies 3,084 vermilion county histories and genealogies 38. At the request of illinois governor, the danville public library is closed until further notice to prevent the spread of covid19. Jones published in 1911 submitted by barb ziegenmeyer this list of the makers of vermilion county is of necessity limited. A century and a half pre vions to its organization as a county of the great state of illinois.
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