Finally, Woodford County reported 10 new cases, bringing the county’s total cases to 3,806 with 67 deaths. Prior to 1831 all preparation of wool had to be done by hand at home, with the raw fiber "carded" between pairs of thin, metal spiked boards about 4 inches wide and a foot long. The enterprise continued to expand and planning began for expansion of the academy into a college, with necessary buildings and a library. The median age was 39.6 years. Woodford County is part of the Peoria, IL, Metropolitan Statistical Area. We are going to do everything we can to be there for you. Our phone number is (859) 873-4541. Settlers cooperated in construction, helping one another raise houses and barns. The Woodford County Health Department Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) are volunteers trained to help in an emergency. [10] Also in 1836, the area's first (private) school was founded, by Miss Betsy Page. The advancing wave of civilization seemed to follow up the retreating wave of barbarism. A leading community institution of Woodford County for more than 150 years is Eureka College, a liberal arts school affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). [44], Of the 14,276 households, 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.7% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 25.2% were non-families, and 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals. Beshear said he will direct restaurants and bars to close, although there will be expectations for drive through and delivery. After the fall of Vicksburg in July 1863, the unit spent the duration guarding railroad lines, being discharged in October of that year. ... according to the local preservation society, and a former home of George II. [22] A county courthouse was begun in Metamora in 1844 and a county jail in March 1852. Early county officers, including the sheriff, coroner, school commissioner, surveyor, and treasurer were elected to two-year terms of office, later changed to four-year terms.[25]. [37], As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 38,664 people, 14,276 households, and 10,675 families residing in the county. [29], Another unit containing numerous Woodford County men was the 47th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, especially Companies B and I. Mustered into service at Peoria on August 16, 1861, the unit lost 30 killed and 100 wounded in the Battle of Corinth, Mississippi, in October 1862. These individuals will be monitored for fever and respiratory symptoms. Woodford County Sesquicentennial Committee, This page was last edited on 23 February 2021, at 03:51. Plank fences began to appear in the 1850s. Eureka College traces its roots back to the summer of 1848, when a young collegian named A.S. Fisher appeared in Walnut Grove (original name of Eureka) and expressed his interest in conducting a school that would teach language, science, mathematics, and philosophy. We realize the impact this will have and we will be there for you.”. Moreover, those assisting escaping slaves were themselves violators of the Fugitive Slave Law, subject to prosecution and punishment. These individuals will be monitored for fever and respiratory symptoms. We will be providing essential services in-person, on an as-needed basis. “We are asking so many people to make sacrifices. Kentucky Gov. It was only in 1894 when a final election provided a decisive majority in favor of moving the county seat to Eureka that Metamora lost its status as county seat.[26]. [51], Early Woodford County was served by a variety of newspapers. Fisher would ultimately spend 38 years associated with the college which would emerge. Closing restaurants and bars to in-person service. [31], Woodford County men served in numbers in Company A, 86th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, suffering losses in Kentucky at the Battle of Perryville in October 1862, and participating in Sherman's March to the Sea. Copyright © 2021 Woodford Co. Health Department. Kentucky Gov. Modern canning processes were unknown and the wintertime larder consisted primarily of bread and meat. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.07. The unit started in 2003, after an ice storm left the community without power for seven (7) days. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.4% of the population. [7], The county was named for Woodford County, Kentucky, which was in turn named after General William Woodford, who served with General George Washington at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania during the brutal winter of 1777–78. [35] The racial makeup of the county was 97.4% White, 0.6% Asian, 0.5% Black or African American, 0.2% American Indian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Wanted posters offering rewards of $50, $100, and sometimes more for specific runaway slaves were placed by slaveowners, attracting bounty hunters. [45], Woodford County is governed by a 15-member elected County Board, each member serving a 4-year term. [35] Most of the area is prairie land, with some bluffs originally covered with timber. [8] This led to the formal creation of Woodford County along its current boundaries in February 1841. [16], By 1850, Woodford County was well settled; county's population topped the 5,000 mark. After 1862 when the number of volunteers ultimately failed to fulfill a state's enlistment quota, a draft was begun. One branch of the so-called underground railroad along which escaped slaves furtively avoided their potential captors ran directly through Woodford County. Fisher was employed to teach school for ten months, with a number of local worthies, including many active in the Church of Christ, guaranteeing payment of his salary. Beshear said he will direct restaurants and bars to close, although there will be expectations for drive through and delivery. Clothing was made at home, generally of linen made from homegrown flax. Calls for troops were translated into state quotas, which in Illinois was customarily apportioned to the various counties according to their population. [21] Competition for the honor (and related business opportunities) was fierce leading up to the June 1843 decision of the county commissioners to tap Metamora (then known as Hanover) as the new seat. [47], Since 1949[failed verification] Eureka has been a part of the Congerville-Eureka-Goodfield Community Unit School District 140. Illinois settlers were overwhelmingly opposed to the institution of slavery, and with the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, popular discontent grew and opponents began to engage in acts of resistance, hiding escaped slaves seeking escape to Canada. Indiana Territory was formed in 1800 with William Henry Harrison as Governor; the future Illinois was part of this territory. [7], In 1827 new lines were drawn and Tazewell County was established, including all of today's Woodford County. Otherwise, please call and leave a message. The latter could be 30 feet in length and width with walls perhaps 16 feet high. The per capita income for the county was $29,475. In addition, other heavier compound fabrics known as "linsey," made of linen or cotton with woolen filling, and "jeans," made of an even heavier material and dyed brown with walnut bark, were also used. We can also be contacted via Facebook. Several Woodford County men were among the 130 members of the 17th Infantry killed and wounded in the two-day battle. [19], There was bitter opposition to the enforcement of the fugitive slave law. Males had a median income of $55,297 versus $35,435 for females. Hay, often using wild rather than cultivated grass, was cut with a scythe and taken up with rakes and pitchforks. The 2010 United States Census listed its population at 38,664. Get in touch Please get in touch in regards to general enquires, repair/maintenance/technical issues of equipment loaned to you, equipment returns/recycling. Woodford County is a county located in the state of Illinois. [46] District 1 includes Clayton, Greene, El Paso, Kansas, Linn, Minonk, Roanoke, Palestine, and Panola Townships; District 2 includes Cazenovia, Partridge, Spring Bay, and Worth Townships; and District 3 includes Cruger, Metamora, Montgomery, and Olio Townships. “We are to the point now where this is a step we have to take. Plowing was by means of wooden plows with iron shares; corn was planted by hand and covered using a hoe. A dubious recount in a third election held in November 1873 again overturned an apparent result to move the Woodford County seat to Roanoke. Woodford County Health Department Community Events. Your KY State WIC office would like to clear the air about false information being seen on social media sites. [24], Following the division of the county into townships in early 1855, the system of county government was likewise altered, with a county commission giving way to a board of supervisors. We are working diligently with CDC and the Department for Public Health to keep Woodford County healthy and safe. [48] El Paso is part of the El Paso-Gridley Community Unit School District 11. [9], The first post office in today's Woodford County was established in 1836 at Partridge township, named for local tribal leader Black Partridge. Monday-Tuesday-Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Wednesday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am - 12:00 Noon Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed, Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 9:30 am and 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Friday - 8:00 am - 9:30 am By appointment only. 17th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 47th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 77th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 86th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 108th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Congerville-Eureka-Goodfield Community Unit School District 140, El Paso-Gridley Community Unit School District 11, National Register of Historic Places listings in Woodford County, Illinois, "108th Illinois Infantry Regiment History: Adjutant General's Report,", "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County", "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990", "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. For more information, please call 859-873-4541. Neil Woodford: A bit rich. [36], In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Eureka have ranged from a low of 13 °F (−11 °C) in January to a high of 86 °F (30 °C) in July, although a record low of −28 °F (−33 °C) was recorded in February 1905 and a record high of 111 °F (44 °C) was recorded in July 1936. [43] In terms of ancestry, 48.7% were German, 14.1% were Irish, 10.9% were English, and 8.8% were American. Beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020, our office will be open but will only be taking phone calls and answering emails. wish to be present during the site-evaluation. Its name comes from General William Woodford, an officer of the American Revolutionary War who served at the brutal military encampment at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The Duungidjawu language region includes the landscape within the local government boundaries of Somerset Region and Moreton Bay Region, particularly the towns of Caboolture, Kilcoy, Woodford and Moore. Disaster struck in April 1864 near Alexandria, Louisiana, when the unit was isolated and crushed in a cavalry support operation at the Battle of Sabine Cross-roads. Andy Beshear on Monday announced that he plans to order all restaurants in the state to close to dining-in, beginning at 5 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2020. [6], The current boundaries of the county were not those originally drawn; moreover, the names of various counties in the region changed frequently The Eastern portion of Woodford County was known as Edwards (1814–16), Crawford (1816–19), Clark (1819–21), and Fayette (1821-25) Counties, while the Western part of today's county was included in Madison (1814–17), Bond (1817–21), and Sangamon (1821–25) Counties. We will offer as many services as possible while keeping limited contact with our clients. "It was heavy and dangerous work, and the raising of a large barn required the united energies of a whole community," one settler recalled. Office Hours: Substitutes for those drafted could be sent, with prices paid by the draftee to his substitute generally ranging of $500 to $600, although prices of up to $1,000 were reportedly paid. [28], Woodford County's volunteers — and later on conscripts — were dispersed among a wide range of units, making a universal summary of their wartime experience impossible. This school was formally launched in September 1848. The Governor urged people to order take out when possible and support local businesses and their employees. Construction of the cabins was primitive, with the floor plan generally involving a single room heated with a fireplace. The location was chosen due to its proximity to the Illinois River.[5]. Woodford County is a county located in the state of Illinois.The 2010 United States Census listed its population at 38,664. A common staple of pioneer life was waffles, baked from batter in a folding iron mold three or four feet long. A closely contested vote ended with the apparent result in favor of El Paso reversed by a bare 10 votes in a recount. Its most noted alumnus is US President Ronald Reagan. [43] The population density was 73.3 inhabitants per square mile (28.3/km2). [13], A sexual division of labor was practiced, with women engaged in home manufactures and food preparation while men were occupied with agriculture, hunting, and construction. [18], The journey was dangerous. First settlement in the county came at Spring Bay, with pioneers managing to select the same ground occupied by an ancient Indian burial site which ran north-and-south through the entire settlement. The County Board provides governing ordinances for Woodford County, establishes a budget, levies taxes, and promulgates policies and regulations for the management of government operations. Its county seat is Eureka.. Woodford County is part of the Peoria, IL, Metropolitan Statistical Area.Its name comes from General William Woodford, an officer of the American Revolutionary War who served at the brutal military encampment at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania The 77th then participated in the Battle of Jackson, Mississippi (May 1863), and taking the city. [30], The 77th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Companies C, F and H, also had a substantial Woodford County contingent. [43], The median income for a household in the county was $65,890 and the median income for a family was $75,601. Our focus is shifting to provide information to our healthcare community, provide resource management for the county, and provide epidemiological investigations. On 15 October 2019, Link Fund Solutions Ltd (LFS), the Authorised Corporate Director (ACD) of the LF Woodford Equity Income Fund (WEIF) announced that it will not seek to re-open the WEIF and instead, it will look to wind-up the fund as soon as practicable. The first settlers encountered a few Indians...and in 1832 were involved to some extent in the Black Hawk War, but the active operations were further north than Woodford County. Mission: The Woodford County Health Department will protect, preserve and promote the health, environment and well being of the people in Woodford County. The district's coverage area totals 113 square miles. Woodford County is part of what was formerly the homelands of several Native American peoples, including the Potawatomi,[3] the Meskwaki,[4] and the Sauk peoples. BOIL WATER ADVISORY Information:For up to date information on any current boil water advisories please check with City of Versailles Website. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan will take over as the local planning authority on the controversial application to build a 20-storey office block. Fallen fund manager Neil Woodford's return is "a kick in the guts", according to one private investor. The Governor urged people to order take out. Phone:   1-855-4kynect   (1-855-459-6328)Mosquito Bite Protection and ZIKA Information from CDC HERE. In September 1849, the school was rechristened Walnut Grove Seminary and relaunched with A.S. Fisher as principal, assisted by a young woman "of superior ability and tact as a teacher." [23], It was during the pre-Civil War years that Woodford County adopted townships — which was met with strong opposition. In order to accomplish this it is necessary that we control communicable disease, encourage healthy lifestyles, provide preventive screenings and reduce hazards in the environment. Andy Beshear on Monday announced that he plans to order all restaurants in the state to close to dining-in, beginning at 5 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2020. We will be providing essential services in-person, on an as-needed basis. Your current eWIC card will be used for future months WIC food benefits. “At this time, we believe the risk to the general public is low, and as this situation evolves, we will continue to communicate with the CDC, KDPH and the people of Woodford County,” said Cassie Prather, Woodford County Public Health Director. Owing to the presence of a charismatic local religious leader, the Church of Christ showed great growth during this period, adding 100 adherents in 1848, with other supporters in neighboring counties. The environmental office will be open on Monday mornings (until further notice) from 8-9:30 am while the plumbing inspector is open. Closing restaurants and bars to in-person serviceGov. In the 1870s, an early historian of Woodford County wrote: There were a few Indians in the county at the time of settlement by the whites, but the two races did not come into conflict to any extent. In order to accomplish this it is necessary that we control communicable disease, encourage healthy lifestyles, provide preventive screenings and reduce hazards in the environment. This unit also participated in the last phase of the 1863 Siege of Vicksburg in Warren County, Mississippi, a protracted battle which led to the surrender of over 29,000 Confederate troops. Board members appoint one member to act as Chair at two-year intervals. In December 1849 the school was incorporated as Walnut Grove Academy. Some units composed largely of residents of Woodford County, including Company G of the 17th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, mustered at Peoria May 25, 1861, and fought at the Battle of Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee in April 1862. We are all trying to figure out how to work under these unusual circumstances. Support for the Union Cause was strong throughout the county; by war's end 1,643 county residents had enlisted in the Union forces – 12.4% of the population. The western portion of the county in particular shows extensive archeological evidence of supporting extensive First Nations populations. [53] By 1880 there were five weekly papers in the county: Woodford Sentinel, El Paso Journal, Eureka Journal, Minonk Blade, Washburn News. [49], Woodford County is among the most solidly Republican counties in Illinois when it comes to presidential elections. The first organized Anglo settlements in the future Woodford County region appeared in the 1820s. William Henry Perrin and William LeBaron, Jr.. Laura Arksey, [ "Emma Smith Devoe (1848-1927),"] HistoryLink.org: The Free Online Encyclopedia of Washington State History, Dec. 2005. Serving under Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger, they participated in the initial phase of the Vicksburg Campaign. Keep your current eWIC card. 176 men of the 77th Illinois were killed, wounded, or captured, leaving only 125 members of the regiment fit for duty. Appeals were made to the state Missionary Convention of the Church of Christ in 1851 and enthusiasm for establishment of a college within the church laity grew. [15], Governance by the early settlers was not by secret ballot, but by voice vote. A fourth election in 1884, again proposing relocation to Roanoke, failed miserably. [20], When it was first established in 1841, the county seat of Woodford County was placed in Versailles for a temporary two-year interval. Your local service centre is located in Rochester, where we run the Medway Integrated Community Equipment Service (MICES) on behalf of Medway Council and NHS Kent & Medway CCG. Your WIC Benefits will not expire early. Probably the first was the Woodford County Times (1854). Others were concentrated in Companies D and E of the 108th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, in which 205 of the 214 fatalities suffered by the regiment were due to disease rather than combat, 134 of whom died in February and March 1863 alone.[32][33]. Additional details about the persons affected cannot be provided due to medical privacy laws. [46], The 15 members of the board are elected from three electoral districts, each electing five board members. An impressive new courthouse building was quickly constructed in Eureka, cementing that town's status as legal and governmental center of Woodford County. [17], Church deacons named Mr. Dutton and Parker Morse were credited by Moore as leaders of the local anti-slavery effort. The Eureka College also produced a monthly periodical, the Eureka College Messenger. The Woodford County Heatlh Department offers a Harm Reduction Syringe Exchange Program. These stations were located at convenient distances so that those escaping (and their "conductor" guides) could travel from one to the next in a single night. [1] Its county seat is Eureka.[2]. Other claimants arose attempting to wrest the county seat from Metamora, including Eureka, El Paso, and Roanoke. Meat was frequently roasted on a spit; cornbread was generally baked on the fireplace coals. The unit also suffered casualties in a May 1863 charge during the Vicksburg Campaign. South Woodford Water District: 859-873-1308, North East Woodford Water District: 859-873-7334. There were 15,145 housing units at an average density of 28.7 per square mile (11.1/km2). “The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Only one instance of an arrest of a Woodford County conductor is recorded by Roy Moore in his 1910 history, and that ultimately resulted in the quashing of the indictment. [50] In 1964, Barry Goldwater won the county despite losing the state by nearly 19%. All rights reserved. The County Board holds monthly meetings. Has the independent authority to generate public funds or may receive and expend public funds, grants, awards or appropriations from the state, any agency, city, county or SPGE.
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