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Local History: Del and Ivon Howard, The Kenney Boys of Summer
Baseball had earned a reputation as “America’s pastime,” and that moniker stuck for generations and was especially true in Kenney, Illinois.
Terri
Apr 36 min read
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Local History: Soldiers' Plot and the Woman "SAVED BY HER CORSETS"
In this final blog about the Soldiers' Plot at Woodlawn Cemetery in Clinton, IL, Terri highlights four notorious soldiers.
Terri
Mar 78 min read
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Local History: The Different Faces of a Soldier's Death
There are 80 gravesites in the Soldiers’ Plot at Woodlawn Cemetery, did they all die in battle?
Terri
Feb 712 min read
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Local History: 106 Years of Christmas in DeWitt County Newspapers
Uncover 106 years of Christmas celebrations and advertising in DeWitt County newspapers.
Terri
Dec 20, 20248 min read
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Exploring the Professions of Soldiers Buried in the Soldiers' Plot: Uncovering Local History
From pharmacists to musicians, unearth the occupations of soldiers buried in the Soldiers' Plot at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Terri
Nov 1, 20245 min read
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The Evolution of Monuments: A Look at the Local History of the Soldiers' Plot
Discover the rich local history and evolution of the Soldiers' Plot monuments at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Terri
Oct 4, 20246 min read
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Unveiling Local History: The Soldiers' Plot and Woodlawn Cemetery
Uncover the captivating local history behind The Soldiers' Plot at Woodlawn Cemetery, featuring the legacy of George W. Gideon.
Terri
Sep 6, 20245 min read
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What’s in a Namesake: DeWitt Clinton - September 2021
How did DeWitt County get it's name? What about the name Clinton for the town? Here is a look at the Namesake of both!
Logan
Sep 1, 20217 min read
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