150 Years of Community

We wish to remember and record all the little moments in our history, because one day, they may be seen as important events in our lives.

Welcome to the Kinmundy Historical Society web site. We are a newly formed non-profit organization with the mission of bringing people together who are interested in the history of the town of Kinmundy, Illinois and surrounding area. We will be collecting materials which will help to illustrate the history of our community and presenting educational programs to arouse interest in our past.

In 1857 our town was platted by William Sprouse. This website will attempt to bring the historical stories and pictures of the area to the public. The hundred and fifty years from the founding of our town to today are made up of the moments in the lives of our pioneers, farmers and business men. We hope to bring a unity of pride in community by the presentation of our rich and historical traditions.

Marla Shirley, President

Gladys See, Vice President

Also, we are always welcoming new members, so please join us!

Latest News:

More Kinmundy Sesquicentennial Yearbooks Available!

Due to popular demand, the Kinmundy Historical Society ordered 100 additional copies of the Kinmundy yearbook, 150 Years of Community. Cost is $20 locally or $25 for mail order. To order a copy, contact Jeanette Hoeinghaus by phone at 547-3771; by mail at 300 E 5^th Street, Kinmundy, IL 62854; or by email at jhoeinghaus@yahoo.com.

Corrections for 150 Years of Community

Page 15 – Doolen Café 1950 – Fourth person instead of Martha Tredway (Phillips) it should be Marilyn Slane (Rinkel)

Page 22 – Kinmundy Care 2007 – Back Row instead of Pat Estes it should be Patty Burge

Page 39 – Charter Members of Kinmundy American Legion Auxiliary 519 – Front Row second person instead of Maxine (Mahon) Pruett it should be Irene Hanna Chance [First marriage was to Don Hanna who was killed in WWII. She was then married to Harold Chance]

Ingram's Pioneer Log Cabin Village:

"Harvest of Blessings 2008"

Special weekends: (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

September 20-21

September 27-28

October 11-12

Enjoy a leisurely stroll thru history! See old fashioned craftsmen demonstrating their wares, community members in period dress and decorated civil war era cabins. Enjoy craftsmen such as a basket weaver, wool spinner, rug weavers, potter, wood carvers, etc. as well as old time Bluegrass music and dulcimer music. See Civil War Reenactors, take a pony ride and enjoy great food such as funnel cakes, Mann's Kettle Corn, ham and beans, sandwiches, fudge, etc.

Prices:

Adults $3.00

Jr. High thru High School $1.00

Children K-5th 50 cents

For more information contact Bob Ingram at 618-547-7123 or 547-3291 or visit our website at iplcv.com.

The Kinmundy Historical Society will have a booth at Ingram's Pioneer Log Cabin Village. They will be offering for sale their 2009 Calendar at $7; 2008 Christmas ornament at $15; ornament stand $2; 1957 Centennial Yearbook (reprints) at $10; 2007 Sesquicentennial Yearbook “150 Years of Community” at $20; 2007 Calendar (featuring historical houses of Kinmundy) $3; 2008 Calendar (highlights of the centennial celebration of 1957) $5 and postcards with a historical scene of the C. & E. I. Depot 4 for $1. We hope you will come by and see us.

A few pictures from the 2007 Pioneer Village festival:

Helen Garrett greeting guests at the Doolen cabin

Site and contents copyright 2006 Kinmundy Historical Society, a nonprofit organization.
Original site design by Branwen Maura Townsend 2006.