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Palmer is a village in Christian County, Illinois, United States. The population was 216 at the 2010 census. The population was 216 at the 2010 census. Geography
Alice J. Palmer (née Roberts, June 20, 1939 – May 25, 2023) was an American educator and politician who served as a member of the Illinois Senate. [1] Known as a longtime progressive activist, Palmer represented the state's 13th Senate District from June 6, 1991, until January 8, 1997. [ 2 ]
John McAuley Palmer (September 13, 1817 – September 25, 1900) was an American politician. He was an Illinois resident, a general who fought for the Union during the American Civil War, the 15th governor of Illinois, and presidential candidate of the National Democratic Party in the 1896 election on a platform to defend the gold standard, free trade, and limited government.
Bear Creek Township is one of seventeen townships in Christian County, Illinois, United States. At the time of the 2020 census, its population was 516, and it contained 227 housing units. At the time of the 2020 census, its population was 516, and it contained 227 housing units.
Romie J. Palmer (April 10, 1921 – December 16, 2014) was an American politician and jurist. Born in Pontotoc, Mississippi , Palmer served in the United States Army during World War II . He received his law degree from DePaul University College of Law and practiced law in Blue Island, Illinois .
The Palmer House – A Hilton Hotel is a historic hotel in Chicago's Loop area. It is a member of the Historic Hotels of America [ 1 ] program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation . The first Palmer House opened in 1870, and the present building (the third) in 1925.
Potter Palmer (May 20, 1826 – May 4, 1902) was an American businessman who was responsible for much of the development of State Street in Chicago. Born in Albany County, New York , [ 1 ] he was the fourth son of Benjamin and Rebecca (Potter) Palmer.
Gustavus A. Palmer was born in Nunda, New York in 1805. He was commissioned a colonel in the 205th New York Infantry for the Patriot War.In exchange for his service, the US government granted Palmer 80 acres (32 ha) of land in McHenry County McHenry County, Illinois in 1845.