The Lincoln Memorial Bridge
Brian Spangle wrote a short history about the replacement bridge, now known as the Lincoln Memorial Bridge or the George Rogers Clark...
Lawrence Lore
Jan 4, 20243 min read
Need for Replacement Bridge
From the Vincennes Commercial April 24, 1921, opinions by the Chamber of Commerce indicated that steps should be taken immediately to...
Lawrence Lore
Jan 3, 20241 min read
First Bridge over the Wabash
Prior to 1863 there was no bridge over the Wabash into Vincennes from Illinois. The Editor of the Weekly Vincennes Gazette encouraged...
Lawrence Lore
Jan 2, 20243 min read
Crossing the Wabash
Did you ever think about the obstacle the Wabash River posed to the early settlers going west? When Esau Johnson’s family purchased land...
Lawrence Lore
Jan 1, 20242 min read
Books by Mail
You may now order our newest book by mail. (If you didn’t get one for Christmas, go ahead and get one for yourself!) Unfortunately, the...
Lawrence Lore
Dec 31, 20231 min read
Become a Member in 2024
Who are we? The Lawrence County Illinois Historical Society's mission is to systematically collect and preserve the county’s historical...
Lawrence Lore
Dec 29, 20232 min read
1962 SHS "Arabs" Basketball
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...
Lawrence Lore
Dec 28, 20231 min read
SHS "Arabs" Basketball-- 1940s and 1950s
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...
Lawrence Lore
Dec 27, 20231 min read
Sumner High School Basketball
According to a 1962 Yearbook, the Sumner High School sports teams known as the Arabs, received their name in 1910. In that year Sumner...
Lawrence Lore
Dec 26, 20231 min read
Happy Holidays
To all our Readers: From Everyone at the Lawrence County Illinois Historical Society
Lawrence Lore
Dec 24, 20231 min read