The center itself, Jacksonville Area Genealogical and Historical Society and Illinois Department of Transportation erected a sign on the site that year. The Jacksonville community may have ...

Special events: South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society will meet at 10 a.m. Sept. 13. After a business report, a speaker will present on a subject of genealogical or historical interest.

Many historical figures have spoken at the genealogical society. Caroline Jones, 66, traveled from Bloomington to see the exhibit. She was raised in Decatur and was familiar with Central Illinois ...