Parlin-Ingersoll Library

Canton, Illinois, USA

• opened in 1894
• supported through endowment established in 1958 by Charles and Elizabeth Ingersoll, the library levies no taxes for its operation

• books and other print materials
• public access microcomputers
• audiovisual material, including video cassettes
• professional reference and information referral
• book delivery to the elderly
• inter-library loan

• Genealogy-Local History section is supported by the Fulton County Genealogical and Historical Society

Canton's Parlin-Ingersoll Library has long been outstanding and is well attended and used daily. The Canton Library Association began in 1852. In the will of William Parlin in 1892, money provided for erection of the Parlin Library, a building now used as the City Building. Mrs. Josephine Herring Resor was the first Librarian and a bronze plaque in her memory is now in the new library. In 1957 Charles D. and Elizabeth Ingersoll gave and endowment fund and the new Parlin-Ingersoll Library was constructed. Mr. Ingersoll had his office there for a few years and continued with his financial support for this splendid facility.

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Information and pictures provided by:

Canton Area Chamber of Commerce
2 North Main (2nd Floor)
Canton IL 61520 USA
309-647-2677