Mattoon HistoryBetween the research for this website and the sesquicentennial celebration, I have acquired and written many pieces on Mattoon's history. This page is dedicated to those pieces.
Historical timeline from the early 1800's to Mattoon's Sesquicentennial in 2005.
Scanned pages of an actual program from the 1898 Street Fair held in Mattoon.
Scanned pages of an actual program from the 1898 Street Fair held in Mattoon.
National Register of Historic Places Article printed in the Coles County Leader Sesquicentennial edition in 2005 detailing sites in Mattoon that have been dedicated to the National Register of Historic Places.
Lesser Known Stories that Shaped Mattoon Article printed in the Coles County Leader Sesquicentennial edition in 2005 highlighting smaller stories in Mattoon History.
Memorable weather events throughout Mattoon history. Originally printed in the Coles County Leader Sesquicentennial edition in 2005.
Railroad History runs Deep in Mattoon Article printed in the Coles County Leader Sesquicentennial edition in 2005
Stories submitted to me from visitors to the Save Mattoon website |