Vermilion County, Illinois’
Pioneer Recognition Project
In Collaboration With the County’s 200th Anniversary
Did you have an ancestor who resided in Vermilion County, Illinois, by 1876 or earlier? If so, please check this link for details for how to recognize your ancestor.
IGHS Annual Meeting
Sunday, October 5, at 2:00 p.m.
IGHS Meeting Room
215 W. North Street
Danville, IL 61832
The year will be reviewed as well as plans shared for next year. Officers and board members will be elected. Refreshments will be served. All members are welcome to attend!
Hours of operation:
Tuesday – Friday – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturdays – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM


- Illinois’ first chartered genealogical society (1964).
- Publishes Illiana Genealogist, a quarterly Illiana Genealogical and historical publication provided to all members.
- Operates a comprehensive and independent genealogical library at 215 North Street, Danville, IL 61832.
- 100% volunteer-run.
- Conducts research at a reasonable cost.
- Repository of all Vermilion County, Illinois, probate files from c1829-1970.
- Please check our website and visit us at the IGHS library!