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This artistic impression speculates on what may have happened when Indian agent George Croghan opened initial peace talks with Ottawa leader Pontiac to stop his hostility toward the British occupation. The meeting place occurred in what is now northwest Edgar County.

Peace talks for Pontiac’s Rebellion started in Edgar Co.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Edgar County and Paris are celebrating a bicentennial this year and contributor Roger Stanley is planning a series of Early Happenings in Edgar County to mark the … more

By ROGER STANLEY rogerstanley769@yahoo.com | 3/20/23

Shubal York was a practicing doctor in Paris when the Civil War broke out. York joined the Union Army as a surgeon but tragically lost his life in a Copperhead uprising known as the Charleston Riots.

Peace Democrats not so peaceful

Edgar County had several men fight in the Civil War. Many fell ill, were wounded or even killed in battle. They believed when they were home on leave, they might have a period of relaxation, but, … more

By Daniel Briseño daniel@prairiepress.net | 3/13/23

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