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The Millennium Edition HANCOCK COUNTY ILLINOIS PICTORIAL HISTORY will be printed soon. Compiled by Kathyrn Burkett and Donald Parker, and sponsored by Marine Trust Company of Carthage, this book can be ordered early to save you money. This book has been compiled by drawing on the resources of the Hancock County Historical Society, the members and friends. The more than 220 photographs illustrate the lives, interests and significant historical events of the county, from the burial places of its earliest settlers to the agricultural progress of today. Included are many never previously published photographs of the Mississippi River, along with scenes of people at work and play which add significant character to the concise and informative text. This is an 8 ½ by 11 hardcover, colored dust jacket book which you will enjoy and be proud to display.

To Order

Just print this page, clip the order form below, fill it out, and send it in with payment.

MILLENNIUM EDITION
PICTORIAL HISTORY
HANCOCK COUNTY ILLINOIS

PREPUBLICATION PRICE $29.95
IF SHIPPED, ADD $5.00

After May 31---post publication.

POST PUBLICATION $34.95
IF SHIPPED, ADD $5.00

Mail orders to
Hancock County Historical Society
P.O. Box 68
Carthage IL 62321

Number ordered _____________

Total enclosed ______________

Please print:

Name__________________________

Address_________________________

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Excerpts

Here are just a few of the captions from the book's brochure. You'll have to order the book to see the pictures that go with each!

The Mississippi River and the steamboats played an important part in the settling of Hancock County. The larger boats could not negotiate the Rapids except in high water periods. As a result the earlier boats stopped at Warsaw before the river canal was built.

At one time railroads criss-crossed the county providing high speed transportation for most residents of the county. They also carried agricultural produce from the farms to distant cities where it was needed.

The F.D. Jolidan and Son Horse farm located three miles northwest of Elvaston in Montebello Township was a popular spot from 1885 until 1901.

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