Wikipedia will tell you the following about the beginnings of the community of Bainbridge.
Bainbridge was laid out in 1831, named after the prominent war hero of the time, William Bainbridge. A post office originated in 1835 and the town was incorporated in 1847.
This weekend, Bainbridge celebrates that 200 years of history.
The weekend schedule of events for the Bicentennial Celebration:
New OCC Health Professions Center dedication set
Farm Bureau receives award
Counterfeit money found across southeastern Illinois
Richland Co. sex offender sentenced to 35 years in federal prison on new crimes against children
Lawrence County meth dealer sentenced to 15+ years’ imprisonment
IDPH releases hepatitis vaccination statement
Illinois Sheriffs Association supports SAFE-T Act revisions
Energy grant public hearing in Lawrence County
Gov. Mike Braun orders flags to half-staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Stay safe; always assume you are on ‘thin ice’
Local fire department gets new equipment
100% of Keystone Cooperative member profits returned to farmer-members
Former area newspaper owners ordered to pay in conspiracy case
County board committee dealing with animal control department issues
Niles Scream Park raises more than $153,300 for local groups
Three arrested by Lawrence County Sheriff's Department
Lawrence County Chamber honors several at annual banquet
Vehicle thefts on the rise across area
USPS asks public to clear snow and ice to help deliveries
Lawrence County arrests
