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History of Charleston, (Coles County) IllinoisOur database does not include an historic photo for Charleston, (Coles County) Illinois, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:Biography of Orlando B. Ficklin Orlando B. Ficklin, representative, was born in Kentucky, Dec. 16, 1808; son of William and Elizabeth Kennor (Williams) Ficklin, natives of Virginia. He received a good English education in the schools of Kentucky and Missouri, studied one year at Princeton college, Caldwell county, Ky., was graduated from the Transylvania law school in 1830 and began practice in Mr. Cannel, Ill. He removed to Charleston, Ill., in 1837. He was a representative in the state legislature in 1834, 1838 and 1842; attorney for the Wabash circuit in 1835; a representative in the 28th, 29th and 30th congresses, 1843-19 and the 32d congress, 1851-53. In the 30th congress he was the colleague of Abraham Lincoln. He was colonel of militia in 1853, after which he engaged in law practice and in farming. He was a presidential elector in 1856. He died in Charleston, Ill., May 5, 1885. |
Illinois Facts: Coles County Facts: Seat: CharlestonEstablished: 1830 Formed from: Clark, Edgar
Additional Local History Notes: The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: CHARLESTON, a post-township in the central part of Coles county, Illinois. Population, 849. The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: CHARLESTON, a small post-village, capital of Coles county, Illinois, on the border of Grand prairie, near Embarras river, 81 miles E. by S. front Springfield. The route of the Alton and Terre Haute railroad passes through it. Charleston is situated 204 meters above sea level. |