Bishop Hill was founded in 1846 as a Swedish colony in western Illinois.
It became a center of commerce that thrived until the Civil War.
Today it is a landmark, preserved as a historic village.
For more information, check out the links below.
Bishop Hill home page
Bishop Hill Genealogy
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency - Bishop Hill page
AKA 11/8/05
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Page updated 11/8/05