Covered wagons brought a wave of migration to northern Illinois in the mid-1830s. On April 1; 1834; the first permanent white settlers; Joseph McCarthy and two assistants; paddled up the Fox River. The vicinity was known as Waubonsiersquo;s Village at that time. They built a log cabin; a dam across the Fox; and eventually a sawmill. The village had about 400 Native Americans who bartered fish for bread and tobacco. For almost 175 years now; growth has been steady and sure; and the city of Aurora is the second-largest metropolitan area in Illinois. Aurora is home to honorable civic institutions; excellent education; and a multicultural and energetic population.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy HVY-MTL-HEDHome memories greatness !1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A rebirth of my hometownBy Kindle CustomerIn planning a return to the place of my childhood amd taking friends who had never been to that part of the country. I ordered the book to show them where they were going. Imagine my surprise when I learned more about my hometown than I had ever known. It was very interesting to see how little it had changed in 60 years.
