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, 2023
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, 2022
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 Rankin‘Crybaby Bridge’ legend enduresMONMOUTH, Ill. — People love a good ghost story and are seemingly always eager to embrace tales of legendary local hauntings, regardless…Aug 30, 20211Aug 30, 20211
Jeff RankinMight Edgar Allan Poe have made Oquawka a literary hub?In the middle of the Bronx in New York City is a bustling neighborhood known as Fordham. In 1848, it was a sleepy rural village without…Jan 12, 2023Jan 12, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2022
Jeff RankinMonmouth physician dynasty began in 1837MONMOUTH, Ill. — “This is a pleasant location and bids fair to be a thriving town.”Jul 13, 2023
Jeff Rankin‘Crybaby Bridge’ legend enduresMONMOUTH, Ill. — People love a good ghost story and are seemingly always eager to embrace tales of legendary local hauntings, regardless…Aug 30, 20211
Jeff RankinMight Edgar Allan Poe have made Oquawka a literary hub?In the middle of the Bronx in New York City is a bustling neighborhood known as Fordham. In 1848, it was a sleepy rural village without…Jan 12, 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, 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, 2022
Jeff RankinWorld billiards champ started in local pool hallMONMOUTH, Ill. — Many famous celebrities hail from small towns, but few retain their hometown ties once they go on to fame and fortune…Feb 23, 2022
