Jeff RankinNorthwestern University founder called Monmouth homeMONMOUTH, Ill. — Monmouth’s historic Quinby House was the home of a founder of Monmouth College. What is perhaps less well known is that…Jul 14, 2023Jul 14, 2023
Jeff RankinMonmouth physician dynasty began in 1837MONMOUTH, Ill. — “This is a pleasant location and bids fair to be a thriving town.”Jul 13, 2023Jul 13, 2023
Jeff RankinTombstones tell interesting talesMONMOUTH, Ill. — Walk up the 10 concrete steps to Monmouth’s Pioneer Cemetery at East Archer and 6th Street, and suddenly you find…Dec 6, 2022Dec 6, 2022
Jeff RankinMonmouth’s industrial building boom of 1953MONMOUTH, Ill. — Our future economic prosperity may lie in the tech and service industries, but 70 years ago manufacturing was still king…Dec 1, 2022Dec 1, 2022
Jeff RankinMonmouth pastor provided humanitarian relief during Civil WarMONMOUTH, Ill. — In recent months, we have become all too familiar with the collateral damage that war inflicts on innocent civilians. The…Nov 30, 2022Nov 30, 2022
Jeff RankinRemnants of a bygone eraSeveral of Monmouth’s quirky voting houses still standSep 16, 20221Sep 16, 20221
Jeff RankinBeloved veterinarian played Santa for decadesMONMOUTH, Ill. — Dr. Vird Odell Cudd had as many vocations as Forrest Gump, working as a circus performer, professor, veterinarian…Aug 3, 2022Aug 3, 2022
Jeff RankinFrederick Douglass spoke in Monmouth in 1866MONMOUTH, Ill. — In his 2019 Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Frederick Douglass, David W. Blight says of the renowned abolitionist who…Jun 3, 2022Jun 3, 2022
Jeff RankinOnce-grand Monmouth church fell victim to wrecking ballMONMOUTH, Ill. — June 1, 2022, will mark the 50th anniversary of the end of one of the saddest architectural declines in Monmouth history…May 25, 2022May 25, 2022
Jeff RankinLegendary invention was toast, following 1917 Monmouth fireMONMOUTH, Ill. — Monmouth is famous for the manufacture of several successful inventions, but it is infamous for one legendary invention…Apr 28, 20221Apr 28, 20221
