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Hennepin HS and Grade School Commencement/Baccalaureate Programs

Late 1800's to the 1950's 60's 70's

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Images from Old Hennepin School House - Early 1900's - Set 1

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Images from Old Hennepin School House - Early 1900's - Set 2

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Images from Old Hennepin School House - Early 1900's - Set 3

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Images from Old Hennepin School House - Early 1900's - Set 4

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The History of Hennepin Township High School

Hennepin (population 707) is located in northwest Putnam County in north-central Illinois. Illinois Routes 71 and 26 pass through town as does Interstate Highway 180. The mighty and historic Illinois River . . . read more

First school in Hennepin was taught by Thomas Gallaher in 1833

The first school in Hennepin was taught by Thomas Gallaher in 1833, in a log house almost diagonally opposite the present flouring mill site, on the lot now occupied by the public Hall. In 1835, school was kept in the old Simpson . . . read more

1866 Putnam county Teachers’ Institute at Hennepin - The PRAIRIE FARMER

This text comes from a digitally scanned historical document and may contain spelling errors. PUTNAM COUNTY TEACHERS’ INSTITUTE Ens. PRAIRIE FARMERS —The Putnam county Teachers’ Institute met at Hennepin, on . . . read more

About William Bramwell Powell - Hennepin Principal - 1861-1862

SOURCE (READ MORE) This text comes from a digitally scanned historical document and may contain spelling errors. W. B. Powell Few eduoators were more widely known in our country than Mr. Powell. His death was a shock to . . . read more

The Illinois Teacher - Reference to Hennepin School - 1861

Putnam County .— They are having a lively time in Putnam just now. In Hennepin the School Directors have adopted rules which are odious to at least a portion of the citizens, and the latter have held public meetings, discussed . . . read more

About Dr. J. H. Seaton - County Superintendent of Schools 1876

A physician and druggist of Hennepin, was born in Indiana in 1836, and educated at the Wabash college. August 18th, 1862 he enlisted in the 6th Indiana Cavalry and served until the close of the war, two years of which time he occupied the . . . read more

Putnam County Teachers' Institute met at Hennepin, on Tuesday, March 27th 1866

Putnam County Teachers' Institute met at Hennepin, on Tuesday, March 27th , and continued in session four days. A large number of teachers were present, and far more than usual interest was manifested both by the teachers and friends . . . read more

Putnam County Teachers' Institute - Hennepin - 1863

Putnam County Teachers' Institute. —It was our privilege to be present at the last meeting of this Institute, held at Hennepin , in the first week of April. The exercises began on the afternoon of Tuesday, the 7th, by a drill in . . . read more

Putnam County Teacher's Institute at Hennepin - 1871

Putnam County Institute met at Hennepin on the second of February, for a three-days session. A. W. Durley, County Superintendent, presided. Home talent was represented in the exercises by H. M. Stouffer, of Hennepin ; H. J. . . . read more

About A. W. Durley County Superintendent 1871

Albert Williamson Durley Son of Williamson and Elizabeth (Winters') Durley. His father. Williamson Durley. was a prominent man in Putnam County , and an Abolitionist, or, as he called himself, a "Liberty man." It was to him that . . . read more

Illinois School Journal - Putnam County - 1882

PUTNAM COUNTY. The high school at Granville, Putnam county , under the management of Prof. Thomas, formerly of Henry, is doing good work. The intermediate and primary departments, taught by Misses Leonard and Colby, are in a . . . read more

1896 Reportcard

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Hennepin High School - Course of Study - 1892

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Monthly School Report - Hennepin Public Schools - January 19, 1899

Monthly School Report: Report of the Hennepin public schools for the month ending January 11, 1899; High School - Number of students enrolled, 22; average daily attendance, 28. Names of pupils niether tardy nor absent; Mae . . . read more

Student Group Pictures - 1922 and 1948 with Names

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Hennepin High School Class Pictures 1904-1966

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Student Group Pictures from 1916, 1927, 1938 with Names

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Hennepin HS - Four Year High School Certificates of Recognition

1935 - 1940 - 1944

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Hennepin 1945 - The Mallard

by Ed Schmidt

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Hennepin 1946 - The Mallard

by Ed Schmidt

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Hennepin 1947 - The Mallard

by Ed Schmidt

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Hennepin 1948 - The Mallard

by Ed Schmidt

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Hennepin 1949 - The Mallard

by Ed Schmidt

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Hennepin 1950 - The Mallard

by Ed Schmidt

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Hennepin 1951 - The Mallard

by Ed Schmidt

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Hennepin 1962 - The Mallard

by Ed Schmidt

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Hennepin 1962 -The Mallard - Elementary & JH Grades 1st - 8th

by Ed Schmidt

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Hennepin High School Gymnasium - Current Pictures

Hennepin High School Gymnasium - Current Pictures read more

Hennepin School Community Room

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Arthur L Pillsbury - Architect of the Hennepin High School

Stone Plaque on north side of the old Hennepin HS section. What it says: Arthur L Pillsbury Architect Peru Construction Company Contractors Erected 1923 Picture Source About Arthur L. Pillsbury . . . read more

Gil Tonozzi - Retired

Gil Tonozzi - Retired read more

Past Hennepin High School Principals & Superintendents

Includes Florid Administrators

  William Bramwell Powell Principal 1861-62 (MORE INFO) Mr. Jenkins Principal 1950's Henry L. White (MORE INFO) . . . read more

Images of the Old Hennepin School Building

Year taken unknown

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Hennepin Sports Archives

by Ed Schmidt

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