Family History Trails
Historical and genealogical societies, cemeteries and record archives hold the secrets that will help you discover your family's place in local history! Explore the records that will help identify long lost family stories, find the ancestral homesteads, or simply walk in their footsteps. Rock Falls is in the center of your genealogical research......you never know what or who you'll dig up!
The building is on the National Historic Register. It once served as a church in 1865 and later served as Morrison's Literary Society and Museum.The Odell Library found its home here for many years.In 1997 the building was given to the Morrison Histo ...
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The Polo Historical Society works to preserve and restore local historical landmarks and to impart an understanding of Polo's heritage through community outreach and education.
The historical society maintains several properties throughou ...
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Collection contains information about Native American life in the Prophetstown area, history of early settlers , genealogy and local history. Hours may vary. Call ahead to verify hours of operation before making a special trip.
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The collection consists of general undergraduate information. Resources include regional, state and local Illinois History. Other items include popular culture film, music and television. Call ahead for collection access information.
Located on Washington St, this museum houses an excellent reference and research library of history and is a great source of genealogy for western Bureau County, including family histories from Sheffield, Buda, Manilus, Wyanet, Neponset and Mineral, as as ...
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Dedicated and caring local citizens committed to preserving the stories of the Tampico area provide volunteer time to collect, coordinate and interpret photographs, biographies and all sorts of wonderful historical jewels. The historical society is locate ...
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The Heritage Museum has a collection of historical items and memorabilia from three townships: Albany, Garden Plain and Newton. Also many historical pictures, books, journals and papers pertaining to the three townships. Special exhibits often displaye ...
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Located in the Sterling Public Library, this huge collection of genealogical and historical information is accessible during library hours. Staff is very helpful and informative!
Hours may vary, so call a head to verify staff and hours of operation befor ...
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