Wabash County

Where To Start | County Histories | Census | Atlases | Newspapers | Further Information

Where to Start

For the most up to date resources, please use the University's Online Catalog. The dewey call number for Wabash County typically starts with "977.37". Some common subject headings for Wabash County are:

Wabash County (Ill.) --History.
Wabash County (Ill.) --Biography.
Wabash County (Ill.) --Maps.

If you have questions about using the online catalog or subject headings, please see How To use Our Library. We've provided a few areas below to start you off.

County Histories

Bateman, Newton, 1822-1897, Ed. Illinois historical, editors: Newton Bateman, Paul Selby; and Wabash County Biographical, by Theodore G. Risley. Chicago, Munsell, 1911.
Call Number: 977.378 B31I

McDonough, J.L. & Co. Combined History of Edwards, Lawrence & Wabash Counties,Illinois… Philadelphia, 1883.
Call Number: 977.37 D14C

Census

UIUC affiliates or patrons using computers on-campus can access past census data via Heritage Quest.

Atlases

Hixson, W.W. & Co., Pub. Plat book of Wabash County, Illinois. Rockford, 1926.
Call Number: 912.77378 H64P

Rockford Map Publishers, Rockford, IL. Farm Plat Book with Index to Owners, Wabash County, Illinois. Rockford, 1962-.
Call Number: Q. 912.77378 R59FA1962

Rockford Map Publishers, Rockford, IL. Land atlas & plat book ... Edwards-Wabash County, Illinois. Rockford, 1978-.
Call Number: Q. 912.77378 R59T1

Newspapers

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Further Information

More information on can be found on our Web Resources Page as well as in the Illinois County Bibliography, which is shelved with 016.9773.

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