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- 1876 Kankakee City Directory New!
This gem of a source includes the locations and owners of businesses in Kankakee. Also included are churches, schools, city and county officials, and a history of Kankakee. A must read not only for those looking for a specific bit of information, but also for anyone interested in a gaining a glimpse into 1876 Kankakee.
Transcribed by Andrea Spenard - History of Kankakee County
Volume II of Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Kankakee County . It was written in 1906 and includes not only a history of Kankakee county and photographs, but also biographies of many people of the county. Selections will be posted as they are transcribed.
Accepting original material or anything over 75 years old.
History Related Links
- Petite Canada Project Home Page - Petite Canada was a French Canadian settlement in Kankakee county
- The Kankakee Daily Journal - Journal History
- Kankakee State Park a little history of the park.
- At Home in the Heartland Illinois History