Log Cabin on William Ballous Farm Marseilles Illinois 1937

A log cabin stands on William Ballou’s farm near Marseilles, Illinois. Built in 1866 by Mr. Bates, a sulfur match manufacturer, the cabin symbolizes early agrarian life. The government displaced Bates from the land, illustrating the challenges faced by farmers. This image, created in January 1937, highlights agricultural history in La Salle County.

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