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D.C. Stover
D.C. Stover (May 9, 1839 – January 17, 1908) was a 19th-century industrialist who was known for founding the Stover Wind Engine Company, the Stover Manufacturing and Engine Company, the Stover Bicycle Manufacturing Company and the Stover Engine Works. He was considered to be one of the wealthiest man in Freeport Illinois. Early life He was born in Antrim Township, Pennsylvania May 9, 1839. He was the son of Jacob P. Stover and Elizabeth (née) Emmert Stover. He was the youngest of 12 children and he lived on the family farm in Pennsylvania until he was 18. He moved to California for a time and he worked as a miner. In 1866 he moved to Freeport Illinois. He then worked on inventing farming items, and he invented machines for the manufacture of barbed wire fences. On the 1880 U.S. Census form he listed his occupation as "inventor". Career Throughout his career he established many businesses. In 1876 Stover established the Stover Wind Engine Company to sell Windmills. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freeport, Illinois
Freeport is the county seat and largest city of Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 23,973 at the 2020 census, and the mayor of Freeport is Jodi Miller, elected in 2017. Freeport is known for hosting the second Lincoln-Douglas debate of 1858, and as "Pretzel City, USA", due to a popular local German bakery known for its pretzels in the 1850s. Freeport High School's mascot is the Pretzel to honor its heritage. History The community was originally called Winneshiek. When it was incorporated, the new municipality took its name from the generosity of Tutty Baker, who was credited with running a "free port" on the Pecatonica River. The name "Winneshiek" was later adopted, and is preserved to this day, by the Freeport Community Theatre Group. In 1837, Stephenson County was formed and Freeport became its seat of government in 1838. Linked by a stagecoach with Chicago, the community grew rapidly. In 1840, a frame courthouse was erected and the first schoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
