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History of Union County 
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If you have information about Union County's history
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Anna Jonesboro Community High School
Web Site
Anna-Jonesboro Community High School was formed in 1918 by consolidating Union Academy, Anna High School and Jonesboro High School. Anna-Jonesboro Community High School Campus is located on 20 acres of land between the cities of Anna and Jonesboro in Union County, Illinois. The school in the fifties and sixties consisted of Benton Hall, Willard Hall, Bar San Hall, Union Hall and Ravine Theater.

Anna Pottery
Web Site
Cornwall Kirkpatrick with brother Wallace, and father Andrew Sr., relocated to Anna from Mound City in the spring of 1859 and fired their first ware in November, 1859. Credits to: Stoneware & Pottery Enthusiast Guide of America.

Bald Knob Cross
Photographs and more Information
Located in Alto Pass was the dream of a southern Illinois man named Wayman Presley

Camp Ground Church
Web Site
Camp Ground Cumberland Presbyterian Church of  Union County, Illinois Organized in 1850.

Cobden Museum
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Located at 206 Front Street in Cobden Illinois. View the many ancient artifacts from centuries long gone by as well as relics from our more recent past the 18 and 1900s. Please call for information about when we are open 618-893-2067

Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge
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Perhaps the most dramatic species present within the refuge are the bald cypress and water tupelo trees that are declared to make up the oldest living stand of trees east of the Mississippi River. Cypress Creek NWR - RR 1 Box 53D - Ullin, IL 62992 - (618) 634-2231

Illinois History and Genealogy
Web Site
Hello and welcome!  My name is Susan Cook and I am your host for the Union County, Illinois Trails History and Genealogy site. My goal is to supply you with the necessary records to research your family from the comfort of your home, at no cost. 

Kornthal Church
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The church was built by Protestant families of the Lutheran faith who immigrated from Austria to this country in the year 1852 - 1853.

Lincoln - Douglas Debate
Video Clip
Jonesboro was the site of the 3rd debate in the series of 7. The debates of 1858 were the catalyst for propelling Abraham Lincoln to the forefront of American politics. Mr. Lincoln stayed 2 nights on South Main St. in Anna with his friend, D.L. Phillips, and family. Today you can visit the Jonesboro Square and walk (as Mr. Lincoln did) to the site in what is today the Lincoln Memorial Park, about 1/3 mile north of the square.
 

P.A.S.T (Promoting Appreciation of Structural Treasures of Union County)
www.pastonline.org

Peach Blossom Time in Southern Illinois
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A painting by Maurice Metzgar of Bald Knob circa 1950

Shawnee National Forest
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The Shawnee was designated in August 1933 as the Illini and Shawnee Purchase Units. President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed it the Shawnee National Forest in September 1939.

Southern Illinois History
Web Site
Links and pages about the history of Union, Alexander, Pulaski, Massac, Johnson counties

St. John's Lutheran Church
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Organized in 1815 St. John's was the first Lutheran congregation in the State of Illinois.

Stinson Memorial Library
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Located in Anna the Stinson Memorial Library was designed by Walter B. Griffin in 1914.

Towns of Union County
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A brief summary of the towns in Union County.

Trail of Tears
Web Site 1 - Web Site 2
Everything you want to know about the 1838-1839 event known as the Trail of Tears.

 

Union County Historical  & Genealogy Society Club
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Union Co. Hist. & Gen. Society - PO Box 93 -  Cobden, IL 62920
The Union County Historical & Genealogy Society, Inc. has created a Friends Club to assist the Society in its goals and projects. The Society’s overall goal is the preservation and promotion of Union County history and genealogy. This is accomplished through the obtainment and purchase of documents, artifacts, and other items related to local history. The Society also sponsors programs, promotes local research, and conducts special displays and activities.