Elgin, Illinois: From the Collection of the Elgin Area Historical Society by Jim Edwards, Wynette Edwards

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Elgin, Illinois: From the Collection of the Elgin Area Historical Society

Jim Edwards, Wynette Edwards

130 pages hardcover

3 editions

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Elgin was named by a city founder, James T. Gifford, after his favorite hymn. The city shares its name with 20 cities in 15 states and 8 countries. Elgin is situated on the banks of the Fox River, 35 miles northwest of Chicago, the city with which...

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