Description
Explore the rich history of Effingham County, Illinois, with this captivating pictorial volume from the Images of America series.
The unique history of Effingham County is inextricably linked to the evolution of transportation in America’s heartland. From the early days of the Old National Road and the golden age of railroads, to the modern interstate highway system, the county’s development has mirrored the nation’s great innovations in transport. Given its location between major hubs like Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis, the area has earned its designations as the “Heart of the USA” and the “Crossroads of America”.
However, Effingham County is much more than railroad yards and highway interchanges. Through hundreds of vintage black-and-white photographs, authors Kate Keller Bourland and Bill Grimes showcase the rich fabric of life woven throughout the history of the city of Effingham and its smaller, treasured towns. Discover the history of communities including Teutopolis, Altamont, Beecher City, Dieterich, Watson, Mason, Edgewood, Montrose, and Shumway.
This book is a must-have for local history enthusiasts, residents, genealogists, and anyone interested in the compelling story of how the pioneers of Effingham County shaped this vital part of Illinois.
Author Kate Keller Bourland, Bill Grimes
Series Images of America (Illinois Series)
Publisher Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Publication Date March 2009
ISBN-13 9780738560649
ISBN-10 0738560642
Format Paperback (Trade Paperback)
Pages 128 Pages
Dimensions 0.5″ x 6.5″ x 9.1″ (approx.)
Weight 0.75 lbs (approx. 12 oz or 340g)
Condition Like New, No Markings
