Library Archives - History in Your Own Backyard

Hoopeston, Illinois has a very colorful past which includes being home to several POW Camps for German soldiers during WWII. During their confinement in Hoopeston, one small group of prisoners escaped…[View More]

Aurora Public Library, Aurora, Indiana

Built in 1914 the Aurora Public Library strongly resembles a Carnegie Library, however it was funded by Georgiana Sutton a local resident of Aurora.

Carthage, Indiana

History of Carthage, Indiana.

Osgood Carnegie Public Library

The Osgood Carnegie Library was established in 1909 and the current building was constructed in 1914 with a grant from the Carnegie Foundation.

Rushville Public Library

The Rushville Public Library dates its origins back to 1823. The current library building was constructed in 1930.

Rising Sun Carnegie Library

Built in 1916 with a $10,000.00 grant from the Carnegie Foundation the library has now been transformed into a military museum.

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