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Illinois with Counties, Cities, and Towns Project

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Bierbaum, Buffington, Burwitz, Clark and 16 others
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  • Herbert "Herb" Edward Barnhill (1913 - 2004)
    Herbert "Herb" Edward Barnhill
  • Charles Sanford Hubbard (1872 - 1924)
  • Alzada Ellen Peck (1893 - 1989)
  • Ella Clara Peck (1857 - 1941)
    Ella first married William's brother Elisha as I recall. I can't find the research on this just now, but will up date this as soon as I do. I'll add other information to this as I find it. This is ...
  • James "Cool Papa" Thomas Bell (1901 - 1991)
    Hall of Fame Negro League Baseball Player. Nicknamed "Cool Papa" for his composure and grace under pressure, he played and coached professional baseball for 29 years. Of his early life, little is kno...

This project is part of the State of Illinois Portal.

This project is for those FROM Illinois and/or their respective Cities, Towns & Counties.

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There are 102 counties in the state of Illinois.

Most counties in Illinois were named after early American leaders, especially of the American Revolutionary War, as well as soldiers from the Battle of Tippecanoe and the War of 1812. Some are named after natural features or counties in other states. Some are named for early Illinois leaders. Two counties are named for Native American tribes, and one bears the name of a plant used as a food source by Native Americans.

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