Asahel Gridley, businessman, McLean County, Illinois
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Title | Asahel Gridley, businessman, McLean County, Illinois |
Description | Asahel Gridley, McLean County's first millionaire, had much to say about early farming. Gridley is recognized as one of the first citizens to arrive in Bloomington, Illinois. He arrived there in 1831 and played a role in the founding of the first newspaper and telegraph office. He was a prominent businessman, lawyer and a politician. He was also a friend of Abraham Lincoln's. |
Interpretation | Asahel Gridley was an important influence in McLean County affairs in the late 1800s. |
Inscription | Asahel Gridley, McLean County's first millionaire, had much to say on early farming. (MCHS) |
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Author or Creator | McLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill. |
Other Contributors | Walters, William D, Jr., 1942- |
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Temporal Coverage | 1874~ |
Collection Publisher | McLean County Museum of History |
Rights | Copyright Not Evaluated |
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Date Created | 7-18-00 |
Collection Title | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
Collection | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
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Asahel Gridley, businessman, McLean County, Illinois |