La Grange RFD (or, The First Rural Mail Route in Texas)
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Fayette County’s rural carriers have traveled “on the route” for more than a hundred years. Postal service officially came to Texas on August 1, 1899, when the first Texas Rural Mail Route station opened in La Grange.

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A County's First Newspaper, a Community's Looking Glass
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“The intelligence of a community may be judged by its newspaper press,” wrote F. Lotto in Fayette County: Her History and Her People, published in Schulenburg in 1902. “The press is the mirror of the intellect, the morals, and the manners of the people.”

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A Modern Duchess of The Gilded Age: Consuelo Vanderbilt

This article is about Consuelo Vanderbilt, who became the Duchess of Marlborough, and devoted her time to many causes. She became the first Mayoress in England.

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The Irish Brigade in the American Civil War

Learn about the role of Irish Brigade as they fought for the Union during American Civil War. Why did they did they fight and die for the United States? Learn about their valor in battle and their contribution to the ultimate victory of the Union.

Submitted By Christina Coruth

Illinois Historical Societies

This is an updated list of names, addresses, and phone numbers to Illinois historical societies. This is an updated list. Much of the information online for these establishments is out-dated. This is great for anyone researching history, fur traders, Native American tribes or explorers in Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, or Indiana.

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Dealings with the Devil: The Story of the Salem Witch Trials

In 1692, three young girls sparked a frenzy of accusations that cost many innocent lives. This article provides a detailed summary of what would become known as the Salem Witch Trials.

Submitted By Rita Templeton