[20], When it was first established in 1841, the county seat of Woodford County was placed in Versailles for a temporary two-year interval. While the risk to the general public is low, health officials are working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) to identify and notify all those who may have come in contact with the infected individuals. [18], The journey was dangerous. Office Hours: The unit was mustered out in July 1865, having participated in 16 battles. Your KY State WIC office would like to clear the air about false information being seen on social media sites. Appeals were made to the state Missionary Convention of the Church of Christ in 1851 and enthusiasm for establishment of a college within the church laity grew. These stations were located at convenient distances so that those escaping (and their "conductor" guides) could travel from one to the next in a single night. This school was formally launched in September 1848. These individuals will be monitored for fever and respiratory symptoms. The advancing wave of civilization seemed to follow up the retreating wave of barbarism. Other claimants arose attempting to wrest the county seat from Metamora, including Eureka, El Paso, and Roanoke. On 15 October 2019, Link Fund Solutions Ltd (LFS), the Authorised Corporate Director (ACD) of the LF Woodford Equity Income Fund (WEIF) announced that it will not seek to re-open the WEIF and instead, it will look to wind-up the fund as soon as practicable. The first organized Anglo settlements in the future Woodford County region appeared in the 1820s. [1] Its county seat is Eureka.[2]. The environmental office will be open on Monday mornings (until further notice) from 8-9:30 am while the plumbing inspector is open. Has the independent authority to generate public funds or may receive and expend public funds, grants, awards or appropriations from the state, any agency, city, county or SPGE. [46] District 1 includes Clayton, Greene, El Paso, Kansas, Linn, Minonk, Roanoke, Palestine, and Panola Townships; District 2 includes Cazenovia, Partridge, Spring Bay, and Worth Townships; and District 3 includes Cruger, Metamora, Montgomery, and Olio Townships. We will offer as many services as possible while keeping limited contact with our clients. After the fall of Vicksburg in July 1863, the unit spent the duration guarding railroad lines, being discharged in October of that year. While the risk to the general public is low, health officials are working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) to identify and notify all those who may have come in contact with the infected individuals. Our focus is shifting to provide information to our healthcare community, provide resource management for the county, and provide epidemiological investigations. There were 15,145 housing units at an average density of 28.7 per square mile (11.1/km2). A leading community institution of Woodford County for more than 150 years is Eureka College, a liberal arts school affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Three decades of research have demonstrated the effectiveness of SEPs in preventing HIV and other blood-bourne infections, as well as connecting people who inject drugs with a range of vital medical and social services and supports. "It was heavy and dangerous work, and the raising of a large barn required the united energies of a whole community," one settler recalled. The Governor urged people to order take out. Finally, Woodford County reported 10 new cases, bringing the county’s total cases to 3,806 with 67 deaths. There was such a strong sentiment against the [slave] traffic that conductors and stations were found in sufficient number to carry on the work successfully. [43] In terms of ancestry, 48.7% were German, 14.1% were Irish, 10.9% were English, and 8.8% were American. For more information, please call 859-873-4541. Settlers cooperated in construction, helping one another raise houses and barns. [30], The 77th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Companies C, F and H, also had a substantial Woodford County contingent. Despite the fact that these and other active conductors in the underground railroad were known to the community, popular sentiment against slavery was such that there was "very little molestation for a long time" in Woodford County. A fourth election in 1884, again proposing relocation to Roanoke, failed miserably. [7], The county was named for Woodford County, Kentucky, which was in turn named after General William Woodford, who served with General George Washington at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania during the brutal winter of 1777–78. It was only in 1894 when a final election provided a decisive majority in favor of moving the county seat to Eureka that Metamora lost its status as county seat.[26]. Email: jbobbitt@woodfordcountyky.org. Enlistment bonuses were paid. Other services will be evaluated on an individual basis, and we will do our best to make them available as needed. Hay, often using wild rather than cultivated grass, was cut with a scythe and taken up with rakes and pitchforks. This unit also participated in the last phase of the 1863 Siege of Vicksburg in Warren County, Mississippi, a protracted battle which led to the surrender of over 29,000 Confederate troops. The Woodford County Heatlh Department offers a Harm Reduction Syringe Exchange Program. “The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. [43], The median income for a household in the county was $65,890 and the median income for a family was $75,601. [54], Coordinates: 40°47′N 89°13′W / 40.79°N 89.21°W / 40.79; -89.21, Places adjacent to Woodford County, Illinois. We realize the impact this will have and we will be there for you.”. The 77th then participated in the Battle of Jackson, Mississippi (May 1863), and taking the city. These are the goals to which we strive. [23], It was during the pre-Civil War years that Woodford County adopted townships — which was met with strong opposition. No fewer than four public elections were held between 1850 and 1854 before the township system gained a majority of votes. The first public school followed shortly thereafter. Woodford County is a county located in the state of Illinois.The 2010 United States Census listed its population at 38,664. [17], The "stations" of the underground railroad were generally residences where escaping slaves could hide from their pursuers. I want to thank everyone that stepped up and did this voluntarily,” he said. The first settlers encountered a few Indians...and in 1832 were involved to some extent in the Black Hawk War, but the active operations were further north than Woodford County. The Woodford County Health Department Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) are volunteers trained to help in an emergency. Woodford County's population continued to swell, standing at 13,281 when the American Civil War started in 1861. Beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020, our office will be open but will only be taking phone calls and answering emails. Fisher was employed to teach school for ten months, with a number of local worthies, including many active in the Church of Christ, guaranteeing payment of his salary. We will do our best to maintain as many services as possible via telephone. The local regulator, the Jersey Financial Services Commission, has so far not authorised Woodford to restart business. [17], Church deacons named Mr. Dutton and Parker Morse were credited by Moore as leaders of the local anti-slavery effort. Its most noted alumnus is US President Ronald Reagan. [24], Following the division of the county into townships in early 1855, the system of county government was likewise altered, with a county commission giving way to a board of supervisors. Monday-Tuesday-Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Wednesday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am - 12:00 Noon Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed, Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 9:30 am and 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Friday - 8:00 am - 9:30 am By appointment only. [21] Competition for the honor (and related business opportunities) was fierce leading up to the June 1843 decision of the county commissioners to tap Metamora (then known as Hanover) as the new seat. South Woodford Water District: 859-873-1308, North East Woodford Water District: 859-873-7334. Kentucky Gov. In September 1849, the school was rechristened Walnut Grove Seminary and relaunched with A.S. Fisher as principal, assisted by a young woman "of superior ability and tact as a teacher." “We are asking so many people to make sacrifices. Calls for troops were translated into state quotas, which in Illinois was customarily apportioned to the various counties according to their population. Statehood followed in December 1818. [6], The current boundaries of the county were not those originally drawn; moreover, the names of various counties in the region changed frequently The Eastern portion of Woodford County was known as Edwards (1814–16), Crawford (1816–19), Clark (1819–21), and Fayette (1821-25) Counties, while the Western part of today's county was included in Madison (1814–17), Bond (1817–21), and Sangamon (1821–25) Counties. Keep your current eWIC card. Beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020, our office will be open but will only be taking phone calls and answering emails. However, there are everyday preventative actions you can take to help prevent the spread of this virus.”. Phone:   1-855-4kynect   (1-855-459-6328)Mosquito Bite Protection and ZIKA Information from CDC HERE. [7], In 1827 new lines were drawn and Tazewell County was established, including all of today's Woodford County. Plowing was by means of wooden plows with iron shares; corn was planted by hand and covered using a hoe. Board members appoint one member to act as Chair at two-year intervals. [16], By 1850, Woodford County was well settled; county's population topped the 5,000 mark. The enterprise continued to expand and planning began for expansion of the academy into a college, with necessary buildings and a library. Closing restaurants and bars to in-person service. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.07. [15], Governance by the early settlers was not by secret ballot, but by voice vote. Plank fences began to appear in the 1850s. Andy Beshear on Monday announced that he plans to order all restaurants in the state to close to dining-in, beginning at 5 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2020. “At this time, we believe the risk to the general public is low, and as this situation evolves, we will continue to communicate with the CDC, KDPH and the people of Woodford County,” said Cassie Prather, Woodford County Public Health Director. Andy Beshear on Monday announced that he plans to order all restaurants in the state to close to dining-in, beginning at 5 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2020. Beshear said he will direct restaurants and bars to close, although there will be expectations for drive through and delivery. The first settlers of Woodford County occupied crude log cabins. [28], Woodford County's volunteers — and later on conscripts — were dispersed among a wide range of units, making a universal summary of their wartime experience impossible. [36], In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Eureka have ranged from a low of 13 °F (−11 °C) in January to a high of 86 °F (30 °C) in July, although a record low of −28 °F (−33 °C) was recorded in February 1905 and a record high of 111 °F (44 °C) was recorded in July 1936. Probably the first was the Woodford County Times (1854). Our focus is shifting to provide information to our healthcare community, provide resource management for the county, and provide epidemiological investigations. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person: Stay up to date at: www.kycovid19.ky.gov and https://www.facebook.com/woodfordhd/. Copyright © 2021 Woodford Co. Health Department. All rights reserved. Vegetables were consumed seasonally, with pumpkin, red peppers, corn, and venison dried for later use. At this time, we will be focusing on investigating complaints. The application from Hondo Enterprises to … The per capita income for the county was $29,475. wish to be present during the site-evaluation. Information on current recalls issued by the Federal Government, Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 9:30 am and 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm, Sort Name (Leave Blank): _______________________________________. Eureka College traces its roots back to the summer of 1848, when a young collegian named A.S. Fisher appeared in Walnut Grove (original name of Eureka) and expressed his interest in conducting a school that would teach language, science, mathematics, and philosophy. If you are a participant of WIC or HANDS, please call us for additional guidance on how we can serve you in a way that protects your safety and wellbeing. Prior to 1831 all preparation of wool had to be done by hand at home, with the raw fiber "carded" between pairs of thin, metal spiked boards about 4 inches wide and a foot long. A dubious recount in a third election held in November 1873 again overturned an apparent result to move the Woodford County seat to Roanoke. The district's coverage area totals 113 square miles. Syringe Exchange Programs (SEP) are central to reducing disease and other health burdens among people who inject illicit drugs. Clothing was made at home, generally of linen made from homegrown flax. Wanted posters offering rewards of $50, $100, and sometimes more for specific runaway slaves were placed by slaveowners, attracting bounty hunters. This service is available during regular business hours. Closing restaurants and bars to in-person serviceGov. In order to accomplish this it is necessary that we control communicable disease, encourage healthy lifestyles, provide preventive screenings and reduce hazards in the environment. Males had a median income of $55,297 versus $35,435 for females. We will be providing essential services in-person, on an as-needed basis. Demand grew for transformation of the school into a seminary with room and board for students from other localities, with instructional costs to be covered through collection of tuition. [9], The first post office in today's Woodford County was established in 1836 at Partridge township, named for local tribal leader Black Partridge. We are all trying to figure out how to work under these unusual circumstances. The unit started in 2003, after an ice storm left the community without power for seven (7) days. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.75 inches (44 mm) in January to 4.20 inches (107 mm) in May. Gov. Additional details about the persons affected cannot be provided due to medical privacy laws. The latter could be 30 feet in length and width with walls perhaps 16 feet high. The 2010 United States Census listed its population at 38,664. We are going to do everything we can to be there for you. Indiana Territory was formed in 1800 with William Henry Harrison as Governor; the future Illinois was part of this territory. Meat was frequently roasted on a spit; cornbread was generally baked on the fireplace coals. Woodford County is a county located in the state of Illinois. We can also be contacted via Facebook. “We are to the point now where this is a step we have to take. Several Woodford County men were among the 130 members of the 17th Infantry killed and wounded in the two-day battle. Neil Woodford: A bit rich. A common staple of pioneer life was waffles, baked from batter in a folding iron mold three or four feet long. Woodford County Sesquicentennial Committee, This page was last edited on 23 February 2021, at 03:51. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.4% of the population. The location was chosen due to its proximity to the Illinois River.[5]. [37], As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 38,664 people, 14,276 households, and 10,675 families residing in the county. Serving under Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger, they participated in the initial phase of the Vicksburg Campaign. A closely contested vote ended with the apparent result in favor of El Paso reversed by a bare 10 votes in a recount. 176 men of the 77th Illinois were killed, wounded, or captured, leaving only 125 members of the regiment fit for duty. We will be providing essential services in-person, on an as-needed basis. We are working diligently with CDC and the Department for Public Health to keep Woodford County healthy and safe. In December 1849 the school was incorporated as Walnut Grove Academy. Another vote in 1869 rejected an appeal to move the county seat to Eureka. It was not until 1809 that Illinois Territory was formally established as an official territory of the United States of America. Your WIC Benefits will not expire early. After 1862 when the number of volunteers ultimately failed to fulfill a state's enlistment quota, a draft was begun. Construction of the cabins was primitive, with the floor plan generally involving a single room heated with a fireplace. William Henry Perrin and William LeBaron, Jr.. Laura Arksey, [ "Emma Smith Devoe (1848-1927),"] HistoryLink.org: The Free Online Encyclopedia of Washington State History, Dec. 2005. These individuals will be monitored for fever and respiratory symptoms. Support for the Union Cause was strong throughout the county; by war's end 1,643 county residents had enlisted in the Union forces – 12.4% of the population. Its county seat is Eureka.. Woodford County is part of the Peoria, IL, Metropolitan Statistical Area.Its name comes from General William Woodford, an officer of the American Revolutionary War who served at the brutal military encampment at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania The resulting rolls of wool were then spun into thread upon a spinning wheel and thereby prepared for the loom. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan will take over as the local planning authority on the controversial application to build a 20-storey office block. Windows were covered with oiled papers; doors and floors were constructed of rough boards split from trees and held together with wooden pegs. [29], Another unit containing numerous Woodford County men was the 47th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, especially Companies B and I. Mustered into service at Peoria on August 16, 1861, the unit lost 30 killed and 100 wounded in the Battle of Corinth, Mississippi, in October 1862. Your local service centre is located in Rochester, where we run the Medway Integrated Community Equipment Service (MICES) on behalf of Medway Council and NHS Kent & Medway CCG. An impressive new courthouse building was quickly constructed in Eureka, cementing that town's status as legal and governmental center of Woodford County. [43] The population density was 73.3 inhabitants per square mile (28.3/km2). [51], Early Woodford County was served by a variety of newspapers. [35] Most of the area is prairie land, with some bluffs originally covered with timber. [7] Settlers began arriving from neighboring territories during the early 1830s. Get in touch Please get in touch in regards to general enquires, repair/maintenance/technical issues of equipment loaned to you, equipment returns/recycling. Mission: The Woodford County Health Department will protect, preserve and promote the health, environment and well being of the people in Woodford County. Substitutes for those drafted could be sent, with prices paid by the draftee to his substitute generally ranging of $500 to $600, although prices of up to $1,000 were reportedly paid. In addition, other heavier compound fabrics known as "linsey," made of linen or cotton with woolen filling, and "jeans," made of an even heavier material and dyed brown with walnut bark, were also used. [19], There was bitter opposition to the enforcement of the fugitive slave law. Modern canning processes were unknown and the wintertime larder consisted primarily of bread and meat. [34], According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 543 square miles (1,410 km2), of which 528 square miles (1,370 km2) is land and 15 square miles (39 km2) (2.7%) is water. The County Board provides governing ordinances for Woodford County, establishes a budget, levies taxes, and promulgates policies and regulations for the management of government operations. 17th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 47th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 77th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 86th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 108th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Congerville-Eureka-Goodfield Community Unit School District 140, El Paso-Gridley Community Unit School District 11, National Register of Historic Places listings in Woodford County, Illinois, "108th Illinois Infantry Regiment History: Adjutant General's Report,", "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County", "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990", "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Woodford County Health Department Community Events. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Since a great percentage of the land of Woodford County was tillable, farming was the principal occupation of the early settlers. [44], Of the 14,276 households, 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.7% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 25.2% were non-families, and 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals. [31], Woodford County men served in numbers in Company A, 86th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, suffering losses in Kentucky at the Battle of Perryville in October 1862, and participating in Sherman's March to the Sea. Judy Bobbitt 103 S. Main Street Room 108 Versailles, KY 40383 (859) 873-4101 - Office (859) 873-7874 - Fax. It is not lost on me that most of these are small businesses. [45], Woodford County is governed by a 15-member elected County Board, each member serving a 4-year term. Woodford County is part of what was formerly the homelands of several Native American peoples, including the Potawatomi,[3] the Meskwaki,[4] and the Sauk peoples. The unit also suffered casualties in a May 1863 charge during the Vicksburg Campaign. Woodford County is part of the Peoria, IL, Metropolitan Statistical Area. Beshear said he will direct restaurants and bars to close, although there will be expectations for drive through and delivery. It declined to comment on whether it was considering any licence application. The western portion of the county in particular shows extensive archeological evidence of supporting extensive First Nations populations. [14], With the advent of timber milling in the area, frame houses became possible. Early county officers, including the sheriff, coroner, school commissioner, surveyor, and treasurer were elected to two-year terms of office, later changed to four-year terms.[25].

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