Coal mining SangamonLink
By A Mystery Man Writer
Description
For several years in the middle of the 20th century, Sangamon County was a leader among Illinois counties in the production of bituminous coal. Coal was discovered in Illinois as early as 1673, whe…
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Slovenians in Sangamon County
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