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The mission of the O’Fallon Historical Society is to preserve the history of the O’Fallon area—a rather broad mandate which we take quite seriously. Of course, you can’t preserve everything—after all, where would you put it all! And you can’t freeze time or turn back the clock. Only the die-hard history buff would suggest we rip up the paved roads and replace them with the more historically correct dirt ones. Or return to those outdoor privies—charming, yes, but it’s a safe bet that most of us would rather keep our modern indoor plumbing. But there is value in saving and preserving old things—those shadows of times past. They remind us of our history. History, after all, is about people and is the root which anchors any town. Even new towns soon find themselves yearning to have a history and traditions to point to with pride. A town that seeks to preserve its history for future generations is projecting a pride in itself—civic pride which keeps the community strong and alive. O’Fallonites are fortunate to have such a long and rich history to pass along to those future generations—a priceless inheritance. Important Dates in O'Fallon History A quick reference list of the dates of significant events in the history of O'Fallon with links to sites where you can read more about them. O'Fallon Centennial, 1854-1954 Complete text and pictures from the O'Fallon Centennial Souvenir Program of 1954. The Centennial Historical Committee did an outstanding job of researching and recording the history of O'Fallon through 1953. For a basic understanding of our town's background, this is the place to start. Our Town The Our Town columns provide a unique, and sometimes amusing, view of O'Fallon history based on articles from The O'Fallon Progress over the years. They are written by Brian Keller, President of the O'Fallon Historical Society, and published as a weekly column in the current issues of the paper. |
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