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County West Companion

The County West Companion is the new book that is the second volume of the History of Western Kankakee County.

What is the County West Companion

The book is 500 pages, hardcover, and includes the history of Herscher, Reddick, Essex, Irwin, Buckingham, Cabery, Union Hill, Limestone and much more.

The original " County West" book is sold out. But other books by Jim Ridings still available are:

County West Companion
  • The History of Herscher High School,
  • The History of Reddick High School,
  • The History of Trinity Lutheran Church-Herscher,
  • The Family of Johann Mau,
  • Memories of Reddick High School
  • Labor Day in Herscher

Special Emphasis of the Book!
A lot of towns that no longer exist in County West have often been overlooked or given scant attention in histories of Kankakee County.

Each town has its history told on rural education, farming, the railroads, military service, businesses, coal mining, and volumes of genealogy.

How & Where do I purchase?
Local Purchase: It is available for $32 at State Bank of Herscher, at both the Herscher and the Limestone branch.

Through the mail: The price is $32 (plus $4.00 for postage) Please make checks out to Jim Ridings!

Send a check and the Herscher Area Historical Society Order Form to:

Mail to Jim Ridings
PO Box 464, Herscher, IL 60941

Phone Jim Ridings
815-426-2905.

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