Buchanan/Price Tragedy
Amanda (Manda) L Price was born July 23, 1856, in Denison Twp, Lawence County Illinois to John Clayton and Lucinda (Potts) Price. She...
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Aug 5, 20242 min read
Volunteer with LCHS
Do you have a few hours a week to give back to your community? If you like to visit with people, helping as a tour guide may be a perfect...
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Aug 2, 20241 min read
The Dimestore
Have you found the Sign about the Dime Stores in Lawrenceville on the History Walk at Lawrenceville Park? Employees of the Woolworth...
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Aug 1, 20241 min read
There's No Crying in Baseball. . .
In the summer of 1940, the Lawrenceville Merchants softball team won the Wabash Valley Girls Softball tournament. The nonprofessionals...
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Jul 31, 20241 min read
Doctors in the County 1878
The researchers found an official list of doctors registered by the state of Illinois in 1878. They are listed here by town of residence....
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Jul 30, 20242 min read
Beaded Dresses
Detail of this dress below Just two of the lovely beaded dresses the Historical Society has in its collection. (Photos by Sherrie Z.)
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Jul 29, 20241 min read
New Exhibit- Baby Shoes
Baby Shoes of all types and eras.. . . From babies' first months in the world to their first steps, tiny shoes protect and comfort their...
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Jul 26, 20241 min read
Ellen Jones, Author
The Historical Society was honored to host Ellen Jones, local author from Petersburg, Indiana, as their guest speaker for the July...
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Jul 25, 20241 min read
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History of Chauncey
The Sumner Press December 3, 1963 The History of Chauncey At a meeting of Chauncey PTA, (in 1963) the subject chosen was Our Community’s...
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Jul 23, 20245 min read