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History of Troy Illinois from early settlement to incorporation
The article traces Troy Illinois from its first settlements around 1808 to its platting in 1819 and incorporation in 1885. It covers founders like Jacob Gregg and James Riggin, the growth of trade, taverns, stores, churches, schools, and the impact of railroads, plus local officials, lodges, and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Iand
Troy
John Jarvis
Roy
Jacob Gregg
Gragg
Mr. Moore
Groggy
Sana
Don
Wermano
Titus
John Cetiled
Jenatins Riggins
Stephen Dewey
James Riggins
Harry Riggin
John C. Riggin
John Jarvin
Joseph Eberman
David Honderahott
Samus Hed
David Gaskill
George W. Carr
Calvin McCray
Horatio McCray
Jacob Gooterman
Wonton
Market
McCray
Aworatio McUray
Jacob Gontorman
Riggin
Thanderahott
Joseph Eberoan
Invern
White & Merritt
Lewis Scoutland
Hickman
Abner Kelly
Wm. Henderaun
John Henderson
George Julie
Thomas Moore
Andrew Kimberlin
Daniel Peterman
Dr. Green
Julius A. Barnsback
St. Louis
Yerre Haute
Vandalia
Terre Haute
Ind
Highland
Trey
Collinsville
Walilulia
Edwards Ville
Joseph Caswell
Mechanicsburg
John Padua
Brookside
Kia
Troy Ciey Public Schools