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Jul 16, 2024 · 1912 Alton Board of Trade describes Grafton as a choice spot for water lovers. James Mason purchased land there and erected the first dwelling in Grafton in 1832. By The Telegraph July 16, 2024 ...
Once a bustling hub for river traffic along the Mississippi and Illinois rivers, Grafton is now known for its resort-quality amenities including scenic river dining, an abundance of guest houses and outdoor fun. Take a relaxing river cruise on board the aptly named Hakuna Matata river boat or soar to the tops of the river bluffs 300 feet high ...
Founded in 1832 by James Mason, Grafton is the oldest town in Jersey County. Described as a "post office, one store, one tavern, and a number of families" in 1834, the area was being settled as early as 1812 when a blockhouse was built at the confluence for protection. Grafton’s population reached its peak at approximately 10,000 in the 1850 ...
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Transcribed material below will contain typographical errors. James Mason had a license to operate a ferry across the Mississippi River at Grafton in the 1830s. A ferry was also established across the Missouri River at what later was known as Musick’s Ferry. This enabled people to get to St. Louis, twenty miles from Grafton. The road from Carrollto...
From the Jersey County Democrat, February 1, 1867. Grafton is situated on the bank of the Mississippi just below the mouth of the Illinois river. It contains at present about one thousand inhabitants. It has been incorporated for several years. The present board of directors being Anti-License there are no doggeries and Grafton is a temperate town....
October 20, 1935. One of the most interesting men in Grafton to talk to is Frank M. Miller, the oldest living man born and raised in Grafton. Next October Mr. Miller will be 87 years old and he tells many interesting stories about that vicinity in years back. Miller is the son of the late Elbert Miller, one of the pioneer settlers of Jersey County,...
by Demoy W. Schulz It was the first week in October 1922. The Annual Conference of the Southern Illinois District was over and Methodist Ministers – including my father, Rev. T. J. Wilson – were moving to the new churches assigned them for the coming year. Our destination was Grafton, Illinois. My father was to serve Gravton, Meadow Branch, Rosedal...
Grafton was platted in 1836 and is the oldest community in Jersey County. A Historical Walking Guide is available. Local guides can be provided for groups. Information regarding the founding of Grafton, Quarries, the powder mill, the War of 1812, the Dinky railbus, quarries, boat building, fishing and hunting are on display at the local history ...
Grafton is an authentic river town located at the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers. Whether you are looking for shopping, pulling up a seat at a riverfront restaurant, participating in a variety of recreational activities, staying in an historic hotel or a variety of guest houses or just enjoying spectacular scenery, you can find it in Grafton.
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Despite earlier settlement, the community which is now Grafton did not develop until the early-mid 1830s. Key to Grafton's initial development was James Mason, who became the community's founder. In 1819, a land office was established in Edwardsville, Illinois, with Edward Coles appointed as receiver and James Mason appointed an officer.
