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History of Willow Hill, (Jasper County) Illinois

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Biographies:

A Biography of George W. Fithian

George W. Fithian, representative, was born near Willow Hill, Ill., July 4, 1854; son of Glover and Mary A. (Catt) Fithian, and grandson of Israel Fithian. He attended the public schools and learned the printer's trade at Mount Carmel, Ill., which business he followed till he was admitted to the bar in 1875. He was state's attorney of Jasper county, 1876-84; represented the 16th Illinois district in the 51st, 52d and 53d congresses, 1889-95; and was railroad and warehouse commissioner of the state of Illinois, 1895-97.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

Illinois Facts:
Tree: white oak
Bird: cardinal
Flower: native violet
Nickname: Prairie State, Land of Lincoln
Motto: State Sovereignty, National Union
Area (sq. mi.): 56,400
Capitol: Springfield
Admitted: 3 Dec 1818

Jasper County Facts:

Willow Hill is situated 153 meters above sea level.