Did you ever think about the obstacle the Wabash River posed to the early settlers going west? When Esau Johnson’s family purchased land...

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...

Who are we? The Lawrence County Illinois Historical Society's mission is to systematically collect and preserve the county’s historical...

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...

According to a 1962 Yearbook, the Sumner High School sports teams known as the Arabs, received their name in 1910. In that year Sumner...

To all our Readers: From Everyone at the Lawrence County Illinois Historical Society

Why not resolve next year to grow your family tree? Our Research Library has knowledgeable researchers to assist you and extensive...

Christmas 1944 at George Field with Col. Bobzien and 3000 presents collected for the cadets.

This is a photograph of the "old" Thompson house that was located on Allison Prairie. The picture used as a Christmas card in 1953.The...