Grundy County, Illinois History

This database contains a history of Grundy County, Illinois. The purpose of this work was to provide in compact form, the facts of the county history from the early settlements to 1914 (the time of publishing). Topics covered in this history include Indian history; lands, early titles, development, etc.; pioneer life; county organization and government; political history; law and order; schools and education; manufacturing; military history; township histories; and other items relating to the growth, progress, and development of this county.

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