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1864 - The Lutheran group builds a frame St. Peter's church/school at English (8th) Street between Illinois and St. Louis Ave. Reverend W. Burfeind is the pastor. It is the second oldest Protestant church in the city. In 1869 a parsonage is added and an impressive brick structure is built in 1899.Chicago, Alton & St. Louis R. R., formerly the Alton & Sangamon, builds a line to East St. Louis and a terminal on Front Street. It is in operation by Jan. 1, 1865. The tract of land containing Monks Mound is purchased by Thomas Ramey, whose descendents own andlive on the site until it is purchased by the State in 1923. He builds a brick house at the base of the northernmost spur that radiates from the west face of the mound.
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