Categotry Archives: The Founders of American Cities
Belleville Illinois – Founding Mothers
The city of Belleville, Illinois was founded in 1814. It is the county seat of St. Clair County and is the eighth most populated city in Illinois outside of the Chicago Metropolitan area. There have been many influential men and women who have contributed to the building and growth of this city. Here, we find many of them in photo’s from the Labor and History Museum and the Belleville Public Library. Those who are portrayed here are those found [...]
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Belleville Illinois – Founding Fathers
The city of Belleville, Illinois was founded in 1814. It is the county seat of St. Clair County and is the eighth most populated city in Illinois outside of the Chicago Metropolitan area. There have been many influential men who have contributed to the building and growth of this city. Here, we find many of them in photo’s from the Labor and History Museum and the Belleville Public Library. As you trace your family tree, finding photographs can be very [...]
