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JULY 4, 1834

First celebration in Kane County was by residents of Sugar Grove township under an elm tree located on this site.

Attending were brothers James, Isaacc, and Lyman Isbell, nephew Parmeno Isbell and James Carman brother-in-law of…

Willis McCannon was a Veterinarian in the US Army and continued in that profession in Sugar Grove.

Star flag made by Agnes Lind and Esther Lind with each star representing Sugar Grove servicemen from World War II (WWII).

The flag contains 84 Blue, 12 Gray and 4 Gold stars.

The four gold stars are for those who died in the service:
* Noel…

The soapstone buggy/foot warmer was used by many people to warm their beds at night and oftentimes would be used to warm their feet while out and about in a sleigh or buggy. The soapstone bed warmer was in favor in the mid-1800s and gradually grew…

Seal Master Ball Bearing Units, Aurora, Illinois
Stephan Adamson