Category: News
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Settlement of Earl
Charles H. Sutphen and John B. Dow settled in this area in 1834. Sutphen purchased 1,000 acres which would eventually include the town of Earl (later, Earlville). In 1839 he soldl off acreage to S.T. Stilson who developed a village in the area that we know as Sutphen’s Run on Ottawa St. north of Rt.…
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THE EARLVILLE FIRE WHISTLE!
If you lived in town prior to 1985 you will remember the fire whistle that would blow in order to summons the firemen to the station. In addition to that important job, the whistle was also blown regularly at 7am. 12 noon, 1pm, 6pm and 9pm. As kids, many of us depended on that whistle…
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VISIT OUR AGRICULTURAL DISPLAY!
So many more interesting items have been added to our Agricultural display! Many of you will remember it as Charlie Biehl’s woodworking shop. A new roof and new floor were installed creating a space that can now be used as a display area. It’s a perfect space to feature our Agriculture display including items used…
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COME CHECK OUT OUR NEW RESOURCES!
Over the past year(s) we have been compiling information on Earlville houses, businesses, and families. If you are doing a genealogical search or just looking for interesting facts about these subjects, please stop in and let us show you. We have enlarged maps and photos of the downtown areas and could really use your help…