Named for Hugh MercerHugh Mercer [1726-1777] was a physician. A general during the American Revolution, Mercer was mortally wounded at the battle of Princeton. Established Seven Years after Illinois became a StateFormed from unorganized territory attached to Pike County, Illinois on 13 Jan 1825. Part of the Military TractLand granted to veterans of the War of 1812. [More about the Military Tract] Mercer County Historical SocietyThe historical society maintains three buildings of the Essley-Noble Museum. The society's address is 1406 SE 2nd Ave, Aledo, IL.
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