Currently Available at the Museum
GRANDMOTHER’S STORY
This book is a 56-page paperback that present a detailed descriptions of the pioneer home and family gatherings of the author’s grandmother, Jane Cade Patton.
$3.00
A TICKET TO THE BEST by William W. Sauer and Shirley Hileman Johnson
An informal socioeconomic study of Paxton, Illinois 1856 - 1912
Very good information about early buildings, businesses and people in Paxton. 2nd printing 2008
$10.00
REMEMBRANCE OF A PIONEER by Jane Cade Patton
Jane Patton (1824-1921) was one of the earliest settlers of Ford County. 2nd printing 2008
$6.00
The above items are available at the museum. Museum hours are Saturday from 2-4 p.m.
Or send a check, including the additional $3.00 postage and handling charge per item to:
FCHS, P.O. Box 115, Paxton, Il, 60957 and we'll mail the books to you.
(if mailing is required please include a $3.00 charge for S&H)
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