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2021 Sesquicentennial Celebration

150 Years of Gibson City History 1871-2021

Author: walkerwillis

Davis Welding

Posted on March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 by walkerwillis

As part of Gibson City’s Sesquicentennial celebration we are continuing to celebrate and recognize some of Gibson City’s long-term businesses. … Read more Davis Welding

Gibson City Businesses Over the Years

Posted on March 20, 2021 by walkerwillis

Gibson City has turned 150 years old in 2021 and as part of our Sesquicentennial celebration we have been, and… Read more Gibson City Businesses Over the Years

Chautauqua and Its Gift to Gibson City

Posted on February 27, 2021 by walkerwillis

By Ellen Hankes While we see photos of the elaborate corn carnivals in Gibson City in the early 1900’s, little… Read more Chautauqua and Its Gift to Gibson City

What’s In A Name? Historically That Is!

Posted on January 23, 2021January 23, 2021 by walkerwillis

With a nod to Shakespeare, this occasional column about Gibson City’s history was started by asking the question, “What’s in… Read more What’s In A Name? Historically That Is!

Burwell Opera House

Posted on June 12, 2017June 19, 2017 by walkerwillis

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Fashion Shoppe

Posted on June 12, 2017June 19, 2017 by walkerwillis

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City Hall

Posted on June 12, 2017June 19, 2017 by walkerwillis

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Posted on June 12, 2017June 12, 2017 by walkerwillis

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Gibson City Historical Society

A partnership with Friends of Moyer District Library

618 S. Sangamon
Gibson City, IL 6o936
217-784-5343

Moyer District Library

Ford County Historical Society

 

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