Pincushions
LCHS Collection of 6 pincushions, traditional style. Includes two tomato- with- strawberry style, one Asian inspired. 1950's era In the...
Lawrence Lore
May 121 min read
Creating Counties and Townships
Russell Township lies in the northeast corner of Lawrence County, Illinois bounded on the north by Crawford County, on the east by the...
Lawrence Lore
May 92 min read
Needle Books
LCHS Collection of needle books Needle books, popular from the 1800s to around 1950, were small paper folders containing needles. Used...
Lawrence Lore
May 81 min read
Dog gone. . .
May 7th, 1880 The strawberry crop promised to be abundant . Justus Struble sold two large draft horses cheap. B L Cunningham purchased...
Lawrence Lore
May 76 min read
“Gorgeous, Glittering Galaxy of Golden Glory”
Several Lawrence County residents traveled to Vincennes to see the Circus In other circus news: Friday, April 30th, 1880 At the matinee...
Lawrence Lore
May 61 min read
Worst Train Wreck in Lawrenceville's History, 1945
Two Killed and Six Injured in Worst Train Wreck in the History of Lawrenceville November 10, 1945 The most disastrous train wreck in the...
Lawrence Lore
May 53 min read
Women at Texas Co. Refinery WWI
During World War I Women were employed at the Texas Company, Lawrenceville Works. The photo below shows the barrel filling operations at...
Lawrence Lore
May 21 min read
May Day
The first May Day celebration in Bridgeport started in 1911 and was held at Lanterman Park. Every school in the county was invited to...
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May 11 min read
You Dig Archaeology? This is for YOU!
Central Wabash Archaeology Chapter 408 S Cross St. Robinson, Illinois 62454 ...
Lawrence Lore
Apr 303 min read
Cemetery Gate
The Trustees of the Presbyterian Church of Bridgeport arranged to give a public supper at O’ Donnell’s Hall in Bridgeport on the evening...
Lawrence Lore
Apr 291 min read