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Coffeen Power Plant Tour

On August 21, 2019 Vistra announced the closing of the Coffeen Power Plant located in Montgomery County Illinois. The power plant ceased...

9/1/2021 - Since September 2008 I've created more than 2,000 posts for the Historical Society of Montgomery County Illinois. With the 1821 - 2021 Montgomery County Bicentennial this year and the Hillsboro Bicentennial coming up in 2023 I'm reposting some of the best articles here on my website. Some videos and photo galleries haven't been uploaded yet. The twelve most recent posts are shown below. Visit the blog page to view all the articles. Enter your e-mail address at the bottom of the page to receive my latest updates. - Jeff

Recent Historical Society Blog Posts

Hillsboro's "Six Mile" Ordinance of 1858

On June 28, 1858 it became illegal to drive a horse, mare, or mule on any Hillsboro street at a speed greater than six miles per hour....

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Hillsboro Central Park Lake 1904

In 1904, the city increased its water supply by erecting a dam on Seward Street and forming a lake that covered all of Central Park. The...

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The Montgomery County Poor Farm

Until 1847, the fate of a pauper was settled at a public sale with contracts for his care awarded to individuals submitting the lowest...

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The Montgomery County Earmark Registry

Before the railroad reached Hillsboro in 1855, grain hauling was done by team and wagon. The principal markets were at Alton and St....

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Montgomery County Abstract Co. Donations

Gary Swick donated a few things to the Historical Society. The items were from Montgomery County Abstract Co. The 1913 "Hillsboro...

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History of Security National Bank ~ Witt Illinois

Early History of Witt Illinois Banking The Security National Bank of Witt has had a long and interesting history which dates back to the...

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Navy Veterans Are Guests of Hillsboro Rotary Club

T. H. King was program chairman, Monday night, at a meeting of the Hillsboro Rotary club held at The Hillsboro Hotel, when the topic was...

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Our Neighbors Hillsboro - 1954

Prosperous Illinois town, one of prettiest in state, also noted for its broad church and school program.

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Demand Hillsboro Baked Bread - 1925

IT IS YOUR DUTY, as a citizen of Hillsboro, to give first consideration to your local industries, which help maintain the prosperity of Hill

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Mary Hartline Christmas Special 1950

Hillsboro's Very Own Mary Hartline The Mary Hartline Show - 1950 Christmas Episode

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Seven New Buicks - Old Settlers 1909

It was back in February 1909, when Frank H. Brown, Hillsboro businessman and community leader for a number of years, secured the Buick...

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Bird's Eye View of Hillsboro Illinois

Do you remember . . . . . . this view from the courthouse? Sixty-five years ago, a view from the upper reaches of the courthouse in...

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