New Philadelphia Association
NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ill. — The New Philadelphia Association has a new president. Gerald McWorter will replace Phil Bradshaw, who is retiring after serving as the founding president for 28 years. McWorter is the great-great-grandson of Frank and Lucy McWorter, the founders of New Philadelphia in 1836. McWorter is an emeritus professor at the University of Illinois and…
Read Full Article BARRY, Ill. — The New Philadelphia Association signed over on May 7 the first tract of property at the townsite off County Road 2 to the National Park Service for inclusion into the New Philadelphia National Historic Site. Since the park’s establishment in late 2022, National Park Service officials have been working with members of…
Read Full Article BARRY, Ill. — The New Philadelphia Association and the Looking for Lincoln organization will have a dedication of the Looking For Lincoln sign, set at the First Baptist Church of Barry last September, at 1:40 p.m. Thursday, May 26 at 900 Main in Barry. This Looking for Lincoln sign is the first to be placed outside of the Pittsfield area…
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