| Jersey County Historical Society 601 North State Street Jerseyville, IL 62052 618 498 3514 For Tours ~ Contact Carol Senger at 618 639 4749 or 618 498 2811 |
| Webmaster ~ Bob French email: bobjchs@gmail.com |
| The photo on the left shows the original Historical Society Museum and Research Center. The photo on the right shows the new Les Flautt addition that was dedicated in 2007 |
Les Flautt who is a long time member and supporter of the Jersey County Historical Society
has donated his large collection of antique artifacts and Indian collection to the Society. Les
says that he couldn't think of a better place for it to be and that future generations from all
over the area will be able to enjoy the items.
This is probably one of the finest and largest collection of Indian artifacts in the State. His
donation is a milestone and a giant leap forward for the Jersey County Historical Society
and the community of Jersey County. We applaud him for his generosity!
has donated his large collection of antique artifacts and Indian collection to the Society. Les
says that he couldn't think of a better place for it to be and that future generations from all
over the area will be able to enjoy the items.
This is probably one of the finest and largest collection of Indian artifacts in the State. His
donation is a milestone and a giant leap forward for the Jersey County Historical Society
and the community of Jersey County. We applaud him for his generosity!
| Below are photos of a few of the items located in the new Flautt addition |
| This broken mammoth leg bone is approximately 36 inches in length and was found half buried along a creek bed west of Otterville in Jersey County. Other items in this photo are Indian tools of all size and shape. |
| This display case is loaded with all types and sizes of Indian tools, some made out of flint rock. |
| A close-up of several more Indian tools, both flint rock and granite stone. |
| More show cases loaded with more Indian artifacts including arrow and spear heads |
| This show case is loaded with arrow points of all sizes and a few more Indian tools. |
| Located on this animal rack is a very rare collection of Indian arrows and bow |
| A few of the antique Clocks collected by the Flautt Family over the years are on display at the Museum |
| A few of the very old guns in the Flautt Collection are on display in the Museum |
| Be sure and visit this fine Museum located on the Cheney Mansion site during our 2008 Apple Festival that will take place on the 17th of September. Get a group together and contact us for a guided tour through the Mansion and Museum |