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Blue Mound Township History
Education
McLean County, Illinois

(Transcribed by: Teri Moncelle Colglazier)

The town is now provided with suitable schoolhouses, and good schools are maintained. From the report of 1877, the following figures are taken : Number of districts. 9 ; whole number of children under 21 years, 621 ; number between 6 and 21 years, 429; number enrolled in schools, 384 ; value of school property, $6,000 ; amount of town fund, $6,823; amount paid teachers, $82,523. Total expenses, $83,626. [The History of McLean County, Illinois, Chicago: W. LeBaron Jr. & Co., 1879]

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