I do hope you enjoy your visit here and will return again. Portrait and biographical record of macoupin county, illinois containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county, together with biographies of all the governors of the state, and of the presidents of the united states. Internet archive history of macoupin county, illinois 1879 source. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 47,765. The circuit clerk office of macoupin county is to provide for the public court bench, and legal bar attorneys a means of managing the receipt, maintenance and security of the court records, and all judicial management information. The county of macoupin is located in illinois and was founded in 1829. Cherokee county in pictures and prose published in 1923. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between the 1880s and recent years and are. Louis, moil metropolitan statistical area the primary industry is agriculture, consisting of crops of corn maize. The macoupin county clerks office is the official repository for all vital records in macoupin county, illinois. Myers 18321909, the architect, established his reputation as a designer of town halls.
Carlinville, il 62626 2178543214 county clerk 2178543211 circuit clerk 2178543214 recorder irad depository lib 144 university of illinois at springfield one university plaza, ms brk 140 springfield il 627035407 2172066520 established. Macoupin county court house, carlinville, illinois. Our historic court house ellis county, tx official website. Origin of the name macoupin the arrow arum plant was named macopin by the indians of macoupin county.
The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. The macoupin county war memorial is a permanent reminder of county men and women who served in world war i, world war ii, korea and vietnam. Readers will thrill to the sensational stories of murder, scandal, and the unexplained and discover the true stores of some of the most haunted buildings in central illinois. In addition to surveying county records, the wpa recommended better storage systems and transcribed several deteriorating record books. Books that are being mailed are being shipped by the publisher this week. When the courthouse was opened in 1870, it was the largest courthouse in the country with the possible exception of one in new york city. Hamilton county courthouse in mcleansboro, il court. Macoupin county illinois genealogy and history links.
Duncan, sworn in at age 24, is the youngest county elected official in macoupin history and one of the youngest county officials in the history of illinois. The doors, staircases, windows sills and sashes are all made of cast iron, making the courthouse the first fireproof building in the country. Old courthouse heritage museum citrus county historical society. Join macoupin county native kaylan schardan as she reveals the dark and haunted history of carlinville and macoupin county. Collection americana digitizing sponsor university of illinois urbanachampaign contributor university of illinois urbanachampaign language english volume v. Hamilton county courthouse in mcleansboro, il court information. Macoupin county, il birth, death, marriage, divorce records. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the macoupin county clerks office at 217 8543214. The county seat is carlinville macoupin county is part of the metroeast region of the st. Macoupin county million dollar courthouse home facebook. Most of these but not all are county history books that combine history and biographies of families within the county. Old courthouse history the superior court of california, county of.
The main house is a museum with exhibits that chronicle the development of macoupin county and its citizens. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Google books history of the county and courthouse source. By order of the court of macoupin county cash rent auction 3,416. History of macoupin county, illinois volume ii, 1911 source. He was named one of the top 25 under 45 young leaders in macoupin county in 2011 by the macoupin economic development partnership. Macoupin county courthouse 201 e main st carlinville il 62626. Macoupin county courthouse in carlinville, il court information. Built as part of the macoupin county courthouse project in 1867, using the cannon ball method, which stopped jailbreaks by making it nearly impossible to remove the blocks to make an escape, this unique medieval inspired fortress housed many lawbreakers during its. Meyers, the same architect who designed the county s controversial courthouse, designed the historic macoupin county jail.
Historical carlinville carlinville chamber of commerce. In addition to the mansion, several other buildings on the grounds emphasize the countys history. The women pulled the roots up from the ground at the bottom of the water which could sometimes be waist high. A brief history of macoupin county us gen web archives a natural history of macoupin county, illinois. Macoupin county courthouse 201 e main st carlinville, il. Lucy klaus to discuss whether there was enough interest in forming a historical society to preserve the history and events of the past pertaining to the county and outlying neighboring regions. Collection americana digitizing sponsor university of illinois urbanachampaign contributor university of illinois urbanachampaign language english.
Designed in 1867 and constructed between 1868 and 1870, the macoupin county courthouse in carlinville, illinois, dominates the skyline of this central illinois town of 5,400. Macoupin county historical society, carlinville, illinois. Representative master prints from the full archive of 11,000 negatives and transparencies documenting over. Macoupin county courthouse, carlinville, macoupin county.
Birth records from history books birth records submitted by researchers. I made the first map of macoupin in 1851 and had it printed in philadelphia. Macoupin county, il birth, death, marriage, divorce records to begin your search for vital records such as birth, death, marriage or divorce records for macoupin county you can contact the macoupin county clerks office. Brighton centennial, a century of incorporation, 18691969 genealogy gophers. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Michener, in his book, texas, best described the ellis county courthouse as a fairy tale palacereplete with battlements and.
Index, brighton township cemeteries and family histories, macoupin county, 18001985. Macoupin county is named for the indian word macoupiana, which means white potato for the wild artichoke which grew in the area. History of macoupin county, illinois internet archive. Walker full view 1911 history of macoupin county, illinois. Macoupin county courthouse courthouse in carlinville. Macoupin county historical society museum enjoy illinois. Birth, marriage, death, and now civil union, records are collected and stored in perpetuity with all county records. Haunted carlinville history and haunting that shaped macoupin county by kaylan schardan host of the haunted carlinville tours nestled among the corn fields and rural landscapes of illinois macoupin county there are forgotten stories, unsolved mysteries, and haunted tales that lurk in the countryside.
Macoupin county, il court records search name search. The museum store offers hardtofind books about florida history, ecology. See 5 photos and 1 tip from 57 visitors to macoupin county courthouse. County courthouse book, 3rd edition bentley, elizabeth petty on. Macoupin county, il court records find macoupin courthouses. Polk directory cherokee county section, published in 1912. Master prints from the seagram county court house archives seagram country court house archives master prints ca. Index to the story of macoupin county, 18291979 bradley, littleton p on. The macoupin county history and family books have arrived and may be picked up at the macoupin county historical society in carlinville from 10 a. It was a root which they gathered from the marshes. Biographical and pictorial, volume 1 history of macoupin county. The bexar county courthouse is the largest and oldest continuously operated historic courthouse in texas. In addition to the mansion, several other buildings on the grounds emphasize the county s history. Macoupin county is part of the metroeast region of the st.
Visit the court news category under the community news tab for other editions. Macoupin county courthouse by pat hauter, the courthouse is listed in the national register of historic sites printed in the story of macoupin county 18291979, p 1, by pat hauter. Portrait and biographical record of macoupin county. In general, each county has a full set of courts, from traffic court to superior and appellate court. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Macoupin county court house, carlinville, illinois library. History construction began on the monroe county courthouse in 1903 and offices. Macoupin county history books have arrived enquirer democrat.
I made the first map of now the city of carlinville some time before and a man. Today, fans of the classic novel come to the courthouse from all over the world because it is the most tangible connection to the books fictional maycomb. Macoupin county s housing characteristics are collected from 21,547 dwellings making up 0. Macoupin countys housing characteristics are collected from 21,547 dwellings making up 0. Macoupin county historical society 920 w breckenridge st carlinville il 62626. I am your hostess for this website for macoupin county. Carlinville and county history macoupin county illinois. Macoupin county historical society carlinville, illinois.
Internet archive gillespie, illinois bag pipe band photo 1910s source. Data coverage of various rentals or owned structures containing 1 room to 9 rooms. Macoupin county contact information macoupin county courthouse 201 e. Cynthias article provides a brief history of macoupin county from its beginning in 1829, the origination of the name macoupin and the problems in the building of the elaborate courthouse. Go to next page extracted 16 dec 2018 by norma hass from the history of the famous court house located at carlinville, illinois, by w. There are 47,765 residents in macoupin who have access to courthouses in carlinville. Macoupin county, illinois ancestry and history research. With the concerns about the coronavirus and the safety of the public our biggest concern, we are putting this special homepage up to make it easy as ever to get the service you need, including some available online. Macoupin county is named for the indian word macoupiana, which means white potato for the wild artichoke which grew in the area created.
Histories macoupin ilgenweb macoupin county ilgenweb. In his definitive book on san jose, the history of san jose, clyde arbuckle describes a park activity in the 1930s, during the depression days of the 1930s. On may 7, 1882, a fire broke out in the rotunda of the second allegheny county courthouse, destroying the building. Howell was born in new jersey on the day of the battle of new orleans, 1815. Share the history and promote the preservation of the million dollar courthouse for information on guided tours contact. An illustrated history photojournalist dennis weiser has skillfully woven this original material into a compelling narrative, creating a truly phenomenal oral and photographic history of the 102 courthouses in illinois. Carlinville history macoupin county illinois 1997 james stratmann. Macoupin county historical society 920 w breckenridge st. The society was organized april 29,1970, when a group of nine local macoupin county citizens interested in local history met at the home of mrs.
Macoupin county courthouse, carlinville, macoupin county, il. The macoupin county historical society museum is housed in the john anderson mansion, originally built in 1883. Read each book description for publication and condition details and price. Courthouse history bexar county, tx official website. Macoupin county courthouse in carlinville, il court. It served as the citrus county courthouse until 1978, when a more modern facility. Family old photos macoupin county courthouse macoupin creek images from detroit publishing company source. Please feel free to explore this online resource to see your history come to life. History of barr twp us gen web archives brighton histories and genealogies.
Judith impson, girard, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against terri brackett, girard, seeking possession of residential premises located in the 120 block of west monroe, girard. To request a vital record for the clerks office a form must be completed and returned to the clerks office. Macoupin county, il free public records criminal arrests. Meyers, the same architect who designed the countys controversial courthouse, designed the historic macoupin county jail.