MCLEAN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

NORMAL, IL

Onlookers Union Pacific's MBNAS train, led by the Alton & Southern SD60 duo, was a hot topic when it came flying down the former Alton mainline late in the afternoon a few weeks back. The train had to stop in McLean, IL - home to a siding, and also a bunch of us who were in the area for the biannual Cornfield HO free-mo meet. It's always fun when you get a bonus like this, and we were sure to enjoy it all. We were far from alone here, as numerous others rolled into the small town along Route 66. Us unlookers were greeted by a friendly crew and amused radio chatter as the pair slowed on the main to allow for a few UP northbound trains to come swing past our manifest. I think these guys got a kick out of us all fiendishly scrambling around for our different angles and shots. The higher-speed rail upgrades on the former Alton add in many fences, seen on the left, that make viewing our train or others a bit difficult at times. But, there's ways, and one very graffitied SD70ACe makes for an interesting meet with an already interesting duo of power. Certainly not a daily occurrence, but a neat one all the same.
Onlookers Credit: Leo Blackwelder

The McLean County Genealogical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting genealogy and family history research in Normal, Illinois. Established in 1974, the society has been helping residents of McLean County and beyond to research their family history for over four decades.

The society's mission is to provide a forum for genealogy enthusiasts to share knowledge, resources, and research techniques. They offer a wide range of services to their members and the public, including monthly meetings, workshops, and seminars on genealogy research, DNA testing, and other related topics. They also maintain a library of genealogy-related books, periodicals, and other resources that are available to members.

In addition to their regular meetings and workshops, the McLean County Genealogical Society hosts an annual conference that brings together genealogy experts from across the country to share their knowledge and experience with attendees. The society also maintains a website that provides information on upcoming events, genealogy resources, and other useful tools for researchers.

Overall, the McLean County Genealogical Society is a valuable resource for anyone looking to research their family history in Normal, Illinois, and the surrounding area. Their dedication to preserving and promoting genealogy research makes them an important part of the local community.

MCLEAN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in NORMAL IL. US MID #8401701232

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 7,250 from tax period 201210 (YYYYMM).

Onlookers Union Pacific's MBNAS train, led by the Alton & Southern SD60 duo, was a hot topic when it came flying down the former Alton mainline late in the afternoon a few weeks back. The train had to stop in McLean, IL - home to a siding, and also a bunch of us who were in the area for the biannual Cornfield HO free-mo meet. It's always fun when you get a bonus like this, and we were sure to enjoy it all. We were far from alone here, as numerous others rolled into the small town along Route 66. Us unlookers were greeted by a friendly crew and amused radio chatter as the pair slowed on the main to allow for a few UP northbound trains to come swing past our manifest. I think these guys got a kick out of us all fiendishly scrambling around for our different angles and shots. The higher-speed rail upgrades on the former Alton add in many fences, seen on the left, that make viewing our train or others a bit difficult at times. But, there's ways, and one very graffitied SD70ACe makes for an interesting meet with an already interesting duo of power. Certainly not a daily occurrence, but a neat one all the same.
Kickapoo Creek Rock Festival, Heyworth, Illinois, 1970 Central Illinois. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.
Kickapoo Creek Rock Festival, Heyworth, Illinois, 1970 Central Illinois. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.
Kickapoo Creek Rock Festival, Heyworth, Illinois, 1970 Central Illinois. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.
Kickapoo Creek Rock Festival, Heyworth, Illinois, 1970 Central Illinois. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.
Kickapoo Creek Rock Festival, Heyworth, Illinois, 1970 Central Illinois. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.
20230825 02 Normal, Illinois
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1960 Ford Galaxie Starliner

Contact MCLEAN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

MCLEAN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 488
NORMAL
IL
61761-0488

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MID # 8401701232
Name MCLEAN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 376084032
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201210
INCOME 7,810
REVENUE 7,250
LAT/LONG 40.516819, -88.982014
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 113
US Census Tract: 000102
US Census Block: 5017