This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Mt. Vernon community scene and historic notes update
Three day display of war drums and patriotic decorations transforms Hinman and Matthew’s show window as Mt. Vernon marks local spots. The column recalls anniversaries and notable events from 50 to 5 years ago, including contests, marriages, awards, and civic notes in the King City era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew
Mt. Vernon
Howard Downey
Guy Snodsmith
Thetis Foltz
Lory Price
Carterville
Marion
Walter Chase
Evelyn Davis
J.W. Kern
Opdyke
Dick Roth
Oakland
Charles Grant
Asbury
Paul’ Smith
Southern Illinois
West Frankfort
Illinois Pharmaceutical Association
Peoria
Neil K. Bond
Dorothy, Jr
Champaign
Ill
University of Illinois
Dorothy
Lou Ann Grant
Obe A. Grant
Edward G. Johnston
Vernon
44Th Infantry Division
Adj
Leo M. Doyle
Illinois National Guard
Springfield
Bruford
Wayne City
Keenes, Sims
Dix
Southern Railway Co
Elsie Tucker
Robbie Hanna
Jean Carpenter
Amvers
Veterans Hospital
King City Garden Club
D.M. Moon
E.P. Hugill
M.J. Mitchell
William E. Edmison
Albert Parker
King City
Robert Rawlings
Joel Pace
Daughters of the American Revolution
Curtis Williams
Carson Lumbatlis
Toledo
Ohio
M.M. Lambattis
Jefferson County Board
Board of Review
Ozark Airlines
Moline
Waterloo
Rochester
Minn
Minneapolis