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3 Collins Brothers arrive
The three brothers move into the small town and shortly after the rest of the family follows. http://www.legendsofamerica.com/il-collinsville.html -
Town is named Unionsville
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Renamed Collinsville
The growing population wanted a post office, but there was already a Unionsville registered in Illinois. The town voted the new name of Collinsville -
Coal mine is sunk in the area
The first coal mine is sunk and adds a new way of making money to the town
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Growing population leads to New opportunities
Due to the massive influx of coal miners into the town, the town decides to build a new City Hall. Many new businesses appear becasue of the now booming business of having two coal mines in the area. http://www.collinsvillemuseum.org/ -
Worlds Largest Catsup Bottle Built