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Books, Diaries, Etc. (1,114)
  • 1880 History of Pike County ILL by Chas. M. Chapman,
  • 1891 Portrait & Biographical Album Of Pike and Calhoun,
  • 1906 Past and Present of Pike County,
  • A True Picture of Emigration by Rebecca Burlend,
  • Copperheads, Black Republicans and Bushwhackers,
  • Diary and Financial Account of Joseph Treaster,
  • Pike County History by Jess M. Thompson,
  • Where to Purchase Pike County Books,
  • With The Colors From Pike County - WWI Roll of Honor
  • Cemetery Records (7,236)
  • Atlas Township,
  • Barry Township,
  • Chambersburg Township,
  • Cincinnati Township,
  • Derry Township,
  • Detroit Township,
  • Fairmount Township,
  • Flint Township,
  • Griggsville Township,
  • Hadley Township,
  • Hardin Township,
  • Kinderhook Township,
  • Levee Township,
  • Martinsburg Township,
  • Montezuma Township,
  • New Salem Township,
  • Newburg Township,
  • Pearl Township,
  • Perry Township,
  • Pittsfield Township,
  • Pleasant Hill Township,
  • Pleasant Vale Township,
  • Ross Township,
  • Spring Creek Township
  • Census, Directories, Etc. (215)
  • 1830 Federal Census Index,
  • 1840 Federal Census Index,
  • 1850 Mortality Schedule,
  • 1860 Mortality Schedule,
  • 1919 Prairie Farmers Directory
  • Churches, Schools, Etc. (57)
  • Businesses,
  • Churches,
  • Clubs and Organizations,
  • Schools
  • Cities, Townships, Maps, Etc. (50)
  • Atlas Township,
  • Barry Township,
  • Chambersburg Township,
  • Cincinnati Township,
  • Derry Township,
  • Detroit Township,
  • Fairmount Township,
  • Flint Township,
  • Griggsville Township,
  • Hadley Township,
  • Hardin Township,
  • Kinderhook Township,
  • Levee Township,
  • Martinsburg Township,
  • Montezuma Township,
  • New Salem Township,
  • Newburg Township,
  • Pearl Township,
  • Perry Township,
  • Pittsfield Township,
  • Pleasant Hill Township,
  • Pleasant Vale Township,
  • Ross Township,
  • Spring Creek Township
  • Military Records (1,238)
  • Pension Records,
  • WWI With The Colors From Pike County,
  • WWII Service Record of Men and Women
  • Miscellaneous (42)
  • Historical Societies, Libraries, Etc.,
  • Lookup Volunteers,
  • Offsite Resources
  • Newspapers (1,087)
  • 1896 Barry Adage Special Edition,
  • 1946 Anniversary Edition of the Barry Adage,
  • Kinderhook Centennial Souvenir,
  • Newspapers Serving Pike County,
  • Notes and Newspaper Excerpts,
  • Obituaries,
  • Pike County Republican
  • Surnames, Biographies, Photos, Etc. (904)
  • Biographies,
  • Family Group Sheets,
  • Family Websites,
  • Photo Album,
  • Queries and Surnames
  • Vital Records (8)
  • Bible Records,
  • Birth Records,
  • Death Records,
  • Divorce Records,
  • Marriage Records,
  • Social Security Death Index


  • "History is the witness of the times, the torch of truth, the life of memory, the teacher of life, the messenger of antiquity."
    - Cicero
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    Pike County was formed on January 31, 1821 and its current county boundaries which total 828 square miles were established by 1825. Pike County is named for Pike County, Kentucky which in turn was named for Zebulon Montgomery Pike (1779-1813), a general of the War of 1812, an explorer of the Louisiana Purchase and the discoverer of Pikes Peak in Colorado. Be sure to also visit the Pike County Illinois Chamber of Commerce.

    Pike County IL Formation

    1778 - Virginia State - Illinois County
    1784 - Northwest Territory
    1801 - Indiana Territory - St. Clair County
    1809 - Illinois Territory - St. Clair County
    1812 - Illinois Territory - Madison County
    1821 - Illinois State - Pike County (consisted of all portions of state North and West of the Illinois River)
    1825 - Illinois State - Pike County - current boundaries

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