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Welcome to the Jersey County Historical Society. We are a non-profit organization, located in beautiful southwestern Illinois, dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing historical artifacts, records, and family genealogies from Jersey County’s rich past.
- The Red House/Cheney Mansion
The Red House, Jersey County’s original frame house, was...
- The Red House/Cheney Mansion
Jersey County Historical Society, Jerseyville, Illinois. 6,014 likes · 26 talking about this. Dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the history of Jersey County, IL.
The Red House, Jersey County’s original frame house, was built in 1827. Both Illinois and Missouri were in their infancy in terms of statehood, and wilderness lay west of them. Perched on the edge of civilization was a small settlement that included the Red House and three log cabins.
Over the years, the society’s collection of historical documents and artifacts has been housed at several locations – including the basement of the Jerseyville Library, the Joe Knight house in Dow, and the Gledhill House on North Lafayette.
601 North State Street. Jerseyville, Illinois, 62052. Phone. 618-498-3514. Hours. Fri-Sat 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. About Jersey County Historical Society. The Jersey County Historical Society, founded in 1998, is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Jersey County, Illinois.
The Jersey County Historical Society Museum in Jerseyville, IL is a great place to explore the history of Jersey County. The museum was established in 1975 to preserve and promote the history of the area. It features a variety of artifacts, documents, photographs, and other materials from the ear...
Partial list of family histories located at the Jersey County Historical Society. Write JCHS, 601 N. State St., Jerseyville, Illinois 62052 for information about these histories.
