History of Bureau County, Illinois edited by H.C. Bradsby, was originally published in 1885. It chronicles the people and events that helped to shape the history of the area including early schools and churches, organization of local government, establishment of the townships, and more. Also included are biographical sketches of local residents. An index helps researchers quickly find persons, places, and events. This hardback 710 page illustrated reprint is available for $50.00, plus $3.95 shipping. It is one of our most popular and best selling books.

Maps & Sketches of Bureau County, Illinois 1867 by Nehemiah Matson features township plat maps showing landowners, along with a brief history of the townships. There are also a few drawing of notable persons and early Bureau County buildings.

There are two versions of this book available in reprint.
 

The first is an excellent quality with clear illustrations, maps, and text. The cost is $20.00, plus $2.95 shipping.
 

The second is the result of a printing that wasn’t as good. The illustrations are not as sharp, but otherwise the book is complete and makes for a good reference at an affordable price. The cost is $10.00, plus $2.95 shipping.

Both versions of this hardbound book are 108 pages and include an index. This is another popular book.
 

Memories of Shaubena by Nehemiah Matson is another reprint that was originally published in 1878. It details the life and times of Chief Shaubena as told by Shaubena himself in a series of interviews with the author, Mr. Matson. This hardbound edition is 269 pages and includes an index of persons, places, and events that was not available in the original volume. The cost is $20.00 plus $2.95 shipping.
 

“It Will Never Be As It Was Once: The Private Letters of Civil War Soldier John Harford” – From typewritten pages of transcribed letters from the Dover, Illinois soldier to his family with names of other local soldiers highlighted and indexed. From the Battle of Corinth, Mississippi in 1862, to Louisville, Kentucky, in June, 1865, Harford gives readers a candid and often entertaining view of one soldier’s everyday life. The cost is $6.60 plus $1.95 shipping.

Bureau County Coloring Book - Written and illustrated by local authors, this book offers a fun way for children to learn about Bureau County’s history. $2.00 plus $1.50 shipping.
 

Princeton Tiles – 6”x 6” tiles with scenes of Princeton; may be used as trivets or hung on the wall; inquire about scenes and availability $10.00
 

Red covered Bridge Prints – 18”x 24” print by Paul Norton $5.00
 

Owen Lovejoy Homestead Prints – 18”x 24” print by Paul Norton $5.00
 

1870 Princeton Map – 20”x 20” $5.00
 

Princeton Postcard Book
To be released in late Fall 2010

We’re very pleased to announce that a book of Princeton postcards, co-authored by the Bureau County Historical Society and Dave Belden, history teacher at Minooka High School, will be released in late fall 2010. It will be printed by Arcadia Publishing Company which specializes in local history books and has over 5,000 titles in print.

This book will feature over 200 vintage postcards of Princeton dating from the early 1900s through the 1970s.
 

Postcards – 6 postcards of Princeton including winter and summer scenes of the Red Covered Bridge, Lovejoy Homestead, Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Bureau County Historical Society, and Matson Public Library $1.50
 

Please Note: Illinois residents will need to add 7.25% sales tax to all orders.

Click here for our PDF order form if you are interested in purchasing any of the items listed above.