Get Away to Clinton County, Illinois
Like so many churches in small towns, St. Rose Church in St. Rose, Illinois, is reflective of the town’s earliest inhabitants. Coming from Baden, Germany, and Switzerland between 1844 and 1850, the immigrants initially joined a parish in Breese. But … Continue reading
Centralia, Illinois, a town of just over 9,000 people here in Clinton County, seems an unlikely place to find one of the ten largest bell towers in the world. But aren’t we lucky it’s here! The initial push to have … Continue reading
Pictures can tell a lot about a place, and the murals in Centralia, Illinois tell a wonderful story. Found in several places throughout this Clinton County community, the Centralia murals depict the town’s heritage and its residents. Three of the … Continue reading
Like many of the small towns in our area, Centralia, Illinois, was a railroading town—its name comes from its position at the center of the state’s rail system. But while the railroad was integral to its growth, so were agriculture, … Continue reading
New Baden, Illinois, was founded in 1855 and quickly grew into a charming enclave of streets lined with maple trees and nearly sixty homes. 41 years later, it was devastated by the worst tornado to ever hit the area. More … Continue reading
Considered the first true German settlement in Illinois, Germantown is a Clinton County community that has always been proud of its German heritage. It’s early name was Hanover, a nod to the German kingdom of Hanover from which many of … Continue reading
Breese,Illinois, a town of around 4,400 people, is the largest of all our Clinton County communities. The town’s history dates back to1816 when Joseph Johnson and George Green moved to the area and laid claim to two plots of land. Eight … Continue reading
The history for most towns can be found in books stored in the library. Not so Breese, Illinois. Its history is also proudly displayed for all to see and enjoy in a park. The Breese Historical Park & Garden, located … Continue reading
How much do you know about your home town? We did a little digging and found out all sorts of wonderful facts about one of ours, Aviston, Illinois. Aviston, a rural community is southwestern Illinois, was established in 1836, 18 years … Continue reading
Our fair state is having a birthday soon, so we thought this would be a great time to highlight some of the fine—and some of the lesser known—facts about Illinois. Though many call us the Land of Lincoln, we also … Continue reading