You Dig Archaeology? This is for YOU!
Central Wabash Archaeology Chapter 408 S Cross St. Robinson, Illinois 62454 ...
Lawrence Lore
Apr 30, 20253 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 29, 20251 min read
Salvation's Free
April 23rd, 1880 On Sand Ridge, wheat was thriving after the rain. The weather was warm. Peach trees were blooming as were apple trees....
Lawrence Lore
Apr 28, 20256 min read
THE SCIENCE OF GENEALOGY or Collecting Dead Relatives
Local genealogist Dann Norton will be the guest speaker at the Lawrence County Historical Society on Monday, April 28, 7:00 p.m. at the...
Lawrence Lore
Apr 26, 20251 min read
Where Can I Park My Car?
in 1939 Indian Refining Company decided they needed parking for their employees' cars.
Lawrence Lore
Apr 25, 20251 min read
Rescued at Thrift Shop
Occasionally, an artifact arrives in the mail unexpectedly and tells a long-forgotten story. Such is the case with this key tag rescued...
Lawrence Lore
Apr 24, 20251 min read
Fish Photos
A shoebox of photographs was given to the Historical Society recently. The majority were unnamed. However, we found ourselves fascinated...
Lawrence Lore
Apr 23, 20251 min read
Dirty Cups and Saucers
April 16th, 1880 Rural Republican and Vincennes Weekly Sun The editor of the Rural Republican advised her readers to “Lay the overcoat...
Lawrence Lore
Apr 22, 20253 min read
The Fate of LTHS Buildings
IN THE BEGINNING Lawrenceville high school students attended Old Central on the southeast corner of 12th and Washington Streets facing...
Lawrence Lore
Apr 21, 20251 min read
March Madness 1982 LTHS vs Monmouth
Thad Hennessy In 1982 Lawrenceville Illinois High School played Monmouth High School in the State Basketball tournament. The Lawrence...
Lawrence Lore
Apr 18, 20251 min read