Although Boone County is one of the smallest counties in Illinois; it is rich in larger-than-life stories that grew from its prairies; forests; and streams. Its history includes a king of the hobos; a huge wheel of cheese; and a business leader who manufactured some of the best sewing machines and bicycles ever built in the United States. From the 1830s to the 1940s; Boone County rode booms and busts while steadily growing and attracting new residents with diverse backgrounds. To understand todays Boone County; it is necessary to look to the past. Images of America: Belvidere and Boone County focuses on the first 100 years of the communitys history. Readers can learn about how the popular county fair got started; look at historic images of the countys first pioneers; and take a nostalgic trip back to the days of swimming at Marshall Beach.
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