History Of Jerseyville, Illinois, 1822 To 1901 (1901)

By Marshall M. Cooper

Book Overview

The book ""History of Jerseyville, Illinois, 1822 to 1901"" is a comprehensive account of the development and growth of Jerseyville, a small town in the state of Illinois. Written by Marshall M. Cooper and published in 1901, the book covers the history of the town from its founding in 1822 to the turn of the 20th century. The book begins with a brief overview of the early settlers who arrived in Jerseyville and the challenges they faced in establishing a community in the wilderness. It then goes on to describe the town's growth and development over the years, including the construction of roads, bridges, and other infrastructure, as well as the establishment of schools, churches, and businesses.Throughout the book, Cooper provides detailed accounts of the people and events that shaped the town's history. He includes information about the town's political leaders, prominent citizens, and notable events such as fires, floods, and other disasters. In addition to its historical content, the book also includes numerous photographs and illustrations of the town and its inhabitants. These images provide a vivid glimpse into the daily life of Jerseyville residents during the late 19th century.Overall, ""History of Jerseyville, Illinois, 1822 to 1901"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of small-town America. Its detailed accounts and vivid illustrations provide a fascinating look into the past, and offer a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of those who built and sustained the town of Jerseyville.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164131192
• ISBN13: 9781164131199
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"