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!
Veteran John Metzger named August Veteran of the Month in Du Quoin
Benton resident John Metzger was honored as August Veteran of the Month by the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs at a Du Quoin State Fair ceremony. Metzger, a Vietnam era Army veteran and chaplain's assistant, has led VFW Post 2671 since 1995 and served in multiple state and district roles. He thanked speakers as fellow veterans praised his decades of service to veterans and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DU Quoin
Illinois
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Benton
John Metzger
Metzger
U.S. Army
Vietnam
IDVA
Erica Berggren
John
Mike Best
Don Houghland
Hougland
Houghland
Franklin County
VFW
VFW District 15
Voice of Democracy
Patriot Pen
National Military Services Program
Illinois National Guard
House Committee of American Legion
Marion Vamc
AN Rogers
Center