Gazetteer/Almanac
Headnote
DECATUR, c. h., p. v., seat of justice of Macon co., Ill., 40 ms. E. of Springfield ; from W. 749 ms. Watered by north fork of Sangamon river. (Fanning's, 1853)
Note Cards
Events
Date | Type | |
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Illinois Constitutional Union supporters hold their state convention in Decatur | Campaigns/Elections | |
- | Illinois Republicans hold their state convention in Decatur and nominate Richard Yates for governor | Campaigns/Elections |
In Decatur, Illinois Union veterans found the first "post" of what will be the Grand Army of the Republic | Education/Culture | |
- | The Church of God holds its eighth triennial conference in Decatur, Illinois. | Religion/Philosophy |