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Beardstown, Illinois

Summary

Settled by 1819. Platted Sept. 1829. Location of licensed ferry crossing on Illinois River. Trade and shipping center. Incorporated as town, 1837. County seat. JS rode through town, 8 Jan. 1843, en route from Springfield to Nauvoo.

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Town/City
Beardstown
County
Cass County
State/Province
Illinois
Country:
United States of America