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Books, Diaries, Etc. (1,115)
  • 1880 History of Pike County ILL by Chas. M. Chapman,
  • 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, More...
  • Cemetery Records (6,324)
  • Atlas Township,
  • Barry Township,
  • Chambersburg Township,
  • Cincinnati Township,
  • Derry Township, More...
  • Census, Directories, Etc. (189)
  • 1850 Mortality Schedule,
  • 1860 Mortality Schedule,
  • 1919 Prairie Farmers Directory
  • Churches, Schools, Etc. (53)
  • Businesses,
  • Churches,
  • Clubs and Organizations,
  • Schools
  • Cities, Townships, Maps, Etc. (37)
  • Atlas Township,
  • Barry Township,
  • Chambersburg Township,
  • Cincinnati Township,
  • Derry Township, More...
  • Military Records (1)
  • Pension Records
  • Miscellaneous (42)
  • Historical Societies, Libraries, Etc.,
  • Lookup Volunteers,
  • Offsite Resources
  • Newspapers (1,040)
  • 1896 Barry Adage Special Edition,
  • 1946 Anniversary Edition of the Barry Adage,
  • Kinderhook Centennial Souvenir,
  • Newspapers Serving Pike County,
  • Notes and Newspaper Excerpts, More...
  • Surnames, Biographies, Photos, Etc. (280)
  • Biographies,
  • Family Websites,
  • Photo Album,
  • Surnames
  • Vital Records (1)
  • Birth Records,
  • Death Records,
  • Divorce Records,
  • Marriage Records


  • "History makes one shudder and laugh by turns."
    - Horace Walpole, 1786
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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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