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Museum & Collection

Our Local History Collection is housed in the lower level of the Minooka Branch.

Our collection contains historical information from Channahon, Minooka, and Aux Sable and Channahon Townships. It includes genealogical information, photographs, yearbooks, area maps and plat books, newspapers and clippings, church records, and more.

The confluence of the the "Three Rivers"
Three Rivers:  The confluence of the Des Plaines and Kankakee, forming the Illinois River.  I&M Canal in foreground.
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HOURS OF OPERATION

Tuesday: 10 AM—3 PM

Thursday 12PM—5 PM

Saturday- Alternating

 

Call or email to make an appointment

Phone number: (815) 467-1600 x208

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Donations

Do you have historic documents, photos, or objects related to the Channahon and Minooka area?  Share them with us and help preserve our rich history!

Donations are gratefully accepted but not always necessary. We can also photograph, copy, or scan your materials and return the original to you.

Explore the Collection

See some of the photos in our collection on our flickr account.

Search our image archives online at

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School House Channahon, IL
Channahon School, built in 1923, now Pioneer Path.
 
Channahon School, built in 1923, now Pioneer Path.
 

EXPLORE MORE LOCAL HISTORY

You can access over 300 local histories from Arcadia Publishing/The History Press, featuring Illinois towns and topics, including one on Grundy County, which includes many of our local history photographs and stories.

Access is available to everyone in Illinois, no library card or login required.

View the Collection

Genealogy Resources

Do you have historic documents, photos, or objects related to the Channahon and Minooka area?  Share them with us and help preserve our rich history!

Donations are gratefully accepted but not always necessary. We can also photograph, copy, or scan your materials and return the original to you.