Our researchers continue to deep dive into Lawrence County’s history in 1879. In February 18 deaths were recorded. One set of twins was...

On June 17, 1929 the bank in Sumner was robbed. This is a first hand account of that robbery. Sumner Bank Robbery June 17, 1929 by Rex...

A deep dive continues into life in Lawrence County during July, August and September, 1878. The year of 1878 was to be remembered for its...

James C Allen was the Judge; Thomas H Huffman was the State’s Attorney. B L Cunningham was the Circuit Clerk; Issac Potts was the County...

In 1878, the newspapers reported about President Rutherford Hayes, the yellow fever epidemic in New Orleans, and discussed bimetallism...

J O Beasley owned and operated Beasley’s Chevrolet Sales and Service at the north edge of Sumner for nearly 51 years. In September 1977...

The first railway charter granted by the Illinois General Assembly was to the Chicago and Vincennes Railroad in 1835. The demand for...

Title: Population of Lawrence County Population of Lawrence County as given in The Blue Book of State of Illinois, Compiled by the Sec....

In 1962 the Arabs from Sumner High School were District Champions for the first time in 35 years and advanced to the semi-finals in the...

The Sumner High School team of 1948-1949 posted a fine record and turned out one of the finest ball players in Sumner’s history, Jack...