Bruce

1890: Bruce shows 'few signs of activity'
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical Society
February 02, 2021
The following appeared in The Rose History in 1911. Rock County Village (continued from 01-28-20 edition of the Star Herald) But Bruce refused to entirely forfeit its lease of life. There were few signs of activity during 1890, but none of a nature that assured a regeneration. J. N. Jacobson, upon moving to Hills, resigned as postmaster of Bruce, and was succeeded in May by F. T.…
1888: Platting of Bruce takes place in Martin Township
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical Society
January 25, 2021
The following appeared in The Rose History in 1911. Rock County Village (continued from 01-21-20 edition of the Star Herald) Bruce On section 30, Martin township, two miles west of Hills, is located the Illinois Central station of Bruce. In addition to the depot the business houses of the unpretentious hamlet are confined to a general store and two elevators. Bruce has known better…

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