Vermilion County, located in the eastern part of the state of Illinois, was named after the Vermilion River that runs through it. The saline springs and the rich silt loam soil attracted a farming community, while the plentiful abundance of game offered a way to feed families as homes were built and land cleared for planting. The Vermilion County Conservation District operates four conservation district parks: Forest Glenn Preserve, Heron County Park, Kennekuk Cove County Park, and Lake Vermilion County Park. Three more areas are managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources: Kickapoo State Recreation Area, Harry "Babe" Woodyard State Natural Area, and the Middle Fork State Fish and Wildlife Area. Besides being a huge agricultural area, many notable people were born in Vermilion County--Dick and Jerry Van Dyke, Donald O'Conner, Gene Hackman, Bobby Short, astronaut Joseph R. Tanner, Frank Gustine, and Thad Matta, to name a few. Carol Johnson Hicks does historical and genealogical research in her spare time and volunteer work in the community of Hoopeston. Most of this collection of postcards and photographs is from her personal collection, the Hoopeston Historical Society, Illinois Department of Transportation, and area residents. Page Count: 128 Published By: Arcadia Publishing Imprint: Arcadia Publishing Series: Images of America Release Date: October 26, 2020 Location: Illinois Illustration Style: Black and White ISBN Number: 9781467104975 Book Type: Paperback BISAC Categories: HISTORY / United States / General, HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI)