The Historical Society and Coulterville Public Library are working to raise funds for the mural project that will be painted on the side of the library building. To support this project, mail a donation to PO Box 708, Coulterville. Donations of $200 or more will have a name displayed on a plaque.
Coulterville (Grand Cote) est. 1850
Notice: The next meetings date:
Thursday October 17th
Our Museum Hours:
We are now open:
2nd Wednesday from 9AM to 1PM
2nd and 3rd Saturday 10AM to 2PM*
Contact Us Today!
*Hours may be changed due to state regulations. Please call us at (618)-317-4933 prior to your visit.
Announcement:
Access to the Coulterville Republican Newspaper is finally here! You can now access news and information about Coulterville's history through the newspaper digitization project!
1918-1958!
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Use this link to access the Republican Newspaper!
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We are also working on coordinating with the Library to raise money to put towards a Mural!
For more dates check the meeting updates page.
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ABOUT US
The Coulterville Historical Society was established on Thursday, January 26, 2017. On June 23, 2017 the Society acquired the deed to the former Dr. O.W. Pflasterer building. Monthly meetings will be held on the third Thursday of the month. Meetings will be at 7:00 at the museum. Visit the Historical Society page on this website for more information. Anyone interested in projects relating to the preservation of Coulterville History is encouraged to join us in our monthly meetings.
How can you be involved/ Support the Museum!
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cvillehistory@cvillecusd1.org Join the Historical Society Volunteer your time to improve the building Share your memories
Gather old pictures
Brag about the history of our town
Look back here for continued updates
Watch for announcements
Ask a Society board member
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Our Websites! (Click!)
Coulterville
Coulterville School
We ask that you join us in fulfilling our mission.
Joining Our Society:
Email Us! cvillehistory@cvillecusd1.org
Our Rates Per Year:
*Single or Couple - $30.00
*Senior Citizen (65+) - $15.00
*Students (Including College) - $10.00
*Lifetime Membership - $200.00 (NOTE! This Is A ONE TIME FEE!)
Mail Check payable to Coulterville Historical Society to PO Box 708, Coulterville, IL, 62237
Board Members:
Jenny Dyson (President)
Tony Lehr (Treasurer)
Stephanie Thornton (Secretary)
Gracelyn Clark (Student Representative)
Robert Fox
Diana Cole
Judy Coke
Our Location!
Coulterville Museum
PO Box 708
107 Fourth Street
Coulterville IL
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It is located next to the Coulterville Library.
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Business Memberships
Silver $75
Gold $100
Platinum $150
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Business Members Will:
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+Be Featured on our website
+Receive a quarterly Newsletter
+Receive a window sticker
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Please email us for any questions or if you would like to send us your logo.
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As of January 2017, Coulterville has a Historical society. The ultimate goal of the Society is to convert the Dr. Pflasterer building into a town museum with coordination with the students at Coulterville School. The mission of the Society is to preserve the history of Coulterville. This project is going to highlight Coulterville’s rich history in a permanent, public way. It will keep students interested in our history and educate the future
​Much of the information that has been gathered and published on this website is derived from student research over many decades. Mr. Herman Albers' English class published the Glimpses of Coulterville journal from 1993-2009. Within these journals are many interviews with lifelong citizens of Coulterville, many of whom are no longer with us.
Beginning in 2015, Mrs. Jenny Dyson's local history class began piecing together history in a variety of ways. Other sources of information include: The Story of Coulterville by Lyman Wisely- 1929, The History of Coulterville (Maroon book) by the Coulterville History Committee, Coulterville Republican Newspapers, Pioneer Times Newspapers, Coulterville Yearbooks, Coulterville School Newspapers, and continued interviews with people in the community.
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7-10-24
Museum Open
9AM-1PM
7-13-24
Museum Open
10AM-2PM
7-20-24
Museum Open
10AM-2PM
150th Birthday Medallions on sale now at the museum, Village Hall, and at the Fall Festival on September 21. ($20)
Crocks for Sale
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8" Crock- $50
6" Crock- $40
Founding Board Members
2023 Business Sponors
Platinum
GOLD
Thank You To Our Lifetime Donors:
Rod & Kay Davis
Herman & Karyn Albers
Robert Biama
Donna & Robert Campanella
Judy & Lonnie Coke
Diana Cole
Mary Jean Dannough
Jenny Dyson
Robert & Joy Fox
Doyce & Cyndy Tabing
Bill & Susan Kohring
DaraLynn & Robert Gross
Kathryn & Eric Campbell
Bradley & Rosa Hurst
Bob & Missy Jarrett
Steve & Martha Curry
Harold & Brenda O'Rear
Jesse & Dawn Hood
Ryan Lehr
Judy Walker Harrison
Parley Hood
Jim & Tabitha Knope
Mike Koch
Carla Lehr
Tony Lehr
Jill & Robert Lorance
Cheri & Steve Marlow
Samual & Elizabeth Kelly
April & Micheal Morthland
Roger & Cherity Freeze
Hugh & Susan Miles
Susan & David Gutjahr
Tim & Patti Berry
Kathy Carns
Tim & Robyn Schnoeker
Richard Lange
First Baptist Church of Coulterville
Annual Members
Trudy & John Calvetti
Judy & Lonnie Coke
Judy & Bob Curt
Kay & Rod Davis
Jerry Heggemeier
Tim Heggemeier
Ronna & Pat Jenne
Bob & Melba Rust
Hugh & Susan Miles
Debbi & Dale Schumer
Tonya & David Thompson
Stephanie Thornton
Laura Wilson
Richard Wooten
Important Days For The Museum!
The signing of the deed to the old office of Dr. Pflasterer.
The Ribbon cutting ceremony that was held at noon on March 17th, 2018.
Front window of the museum
Sue Reitz told stories about Dr. Pflasterer.
Students from the local history class hold and cut the ribbon.