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Bartonville History
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One of the first mills built
One of the first 4 mills in the United States https://archive.org/stream/historyofbartonv00bart/historyofbartonv00bart_djvu.txt -
Saw mill built
One of the first 4 mills in the United States https://archive.org/stream/historyofbartonv00bart/historyofbartonv00bart_djvu.txt -
Founding township Limestone
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W.C.H. Barton Moves into "Barton Mansion"
Bartonville was ultimately named after ther Barton Family, who moved into town in the 1850's and lived there for generations until 1958. The family owned over 1000 acres of farm land and several business interests within the community https://villageofbartonville-il.com/History.html -
Name Bartonville was taken
Post office built and village named Bartonville in honor of C.H. Barton https://villageofbartonville-il.com/History.html -
Bartonville School District #66
a two room school building was erected at the current location of Bartonville School district #66. there were 25 pupils at the time.
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active mining village
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Original Hospital Plan
Hauntings of IllinoisAccording to the Kirkbride plan, the original State Hospital was basically completed but due to many factors such as being located on an old mine shaft and looking like a medieval castle, it was rethought. -
Illinois Asylum for the Incurable Insane
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Oak Grove School District # 68
Oak Grove School district formed by the way of land grants from citizens. the original building burned down in 1922 and was reconstructed to fit the growing population due the the state hospital's opening in 1900.
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Grand Opening
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Nurses Training
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Government of Bartonville established
The resdients of Bartonville vote to create a local governement and elect Henry R. Gerdes as its first mayor. Bartonville Village Website -
Hospital for the Insane
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Zoo
Dr. Zeller approves the construction of a zoo on the grounds for the patients using the metal from the previously removed bars and doors. The zoo included 13 deer, 2 black bears, wolves, foxes, coyotes and many other animals. -
Peoria State Hospital
The name changes once again to the Peoria State Hospital. Also at this time a Pallegra outbreak takes place, infecting 500 patients over the next three years and killing about 150. -
American Milling Company moves to Peoria
American Milling Company moves its headquarters from Chicago to Peoria History of Bartonville -
Dr. Zeller
Dr. Zeller leaves the Peoria State Hospital to be an alienist. In 1917 he actually becomes the superintendent at Alton State Hospital -
American Milling Company plant built in Bartonville
American Milling Company builds an eleven-story feed mill in Bartonsville,Il. Described as the biggest mill in the world at the time. -
Neglect
Dr. Zeller returns to the Peoria State Hospital to find that his patients have suffered from major neglect. He takes an interesting approach and checks himself into the hospital for 3 days spending each day in a different ward. Having such a profound experience, Dr. Zelller ordered all of the workers to spend an 8 hr shift as a patient. -
Wayne Feeds established
American Milling Company merges with Fort Wyane Milling and rebrand as Wayne Feeds History of Bartonville -
Wayne Feeds labs created
Biological research labs are established in Bartonville. Later moved to Libertyville, IL. History of Bartonville -
Dr. Zeller
Sadly on June 29, 1938 Dr. Zeller passed away, After his passing, insulin shock therapy, lobotomies, skull trephening, and electro convulsive therapy all begin to be used. -
Monroe School District #70
Monroe School district moves to it's current location in Mardell Manor and takes off due to construction of many new houses in the area.
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Steel Products, Inc. moves to Bartonville
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Army National Guard Base opens
home of the 182nd airlift wing . established during WWII as a seperate reserve of the US Air Force. http://www.182aw.ang.af.mil/history/index.asp -
Steel Products, Inc. becomes Johnson Hydraulic Mfg. Co.
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Limestone Community High School District #310
LCHS was first opened on this day due to an immediate need for a high school in Bartonville. Previously kids would either go to pekin or peoria schools. http://www.limestone.k12.il.us/lchscontent/district/about.html -
Johnson Mfg. plant is destroyed by fire
A fire from the neighboring Illini Foundry building estroys manufacturing plant History of Bartonville -
Lauterbach Lumber Company Burns Down
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Closing time
The Peoria State Hospital closes and the 600 patients there at the time are relocated. It is not said for sure, but the many brutal and untimely deaths in the year before may have had a big to do with it. -
487 current companies in Bartonville, IL
487 companies currently operating in Bartonville, IL. Thirty-one percent currently owned by women. Census Facts -
Asylum reopens
The State Asylum reopens for tours, both historical and paranormal. PJ Star -
6,423 current residents
Estimated 6,423 residents in Bartonville. 22.3 % under age 18, 15.9% over 65 years old. 50.7% of population is female. 96.2% white; 0.4% Asian alone; 1.1% Black or African American;Census Facts