The early education process was all about “readin’, ‘ritin’ and ‘rithmatic” – the three R’s – usually with a heavy dose of discipline. Here in DeWitt County, schools began to spring up well before the official creation of the county in 1839. Explore how the schools in DeWitt County and the City of Clinton have evolved over the years.
You might know the library staff, but are you aware of the similarities they share? Here are five items that nearly every staff member owns... maybe not every single one, but almost all! Participate in our poll at the end to find out how many of our wonderful patrons share our traits.
Building his initial cabin on the northern side of Salt Creek, Elisha Butler went on to develop land in the area that would later be known as DeWitt County. Along with several business partners, Butler purchased government land, made enhancements, and then sold the land to settlers. Some of the well-known homesteads in DeWitt County were originally owned by Butler.
