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  Town of Effingham
In 1749 Effingham was granted as Leavitts Town and in 1778 was incorporated under its present name.
The power of the river at Effingham Falls was harnessed in 1820 and sawmills and gristmills were erected.
Effingham is governed by town meeting and three selectmen.
www.ossipeevalley.org /effingham.htm   (275 words)

  
 Effingham
Effingham, a Continental frigate, was building at Philadelphia in 1776 and 1777, and Captain John Barry was ordered to command her.
On 25 October General George Washington asked for the crew of Effingham for use in the fleet, and 2 days later the ship was ordered sunk or burned.
Effingham was sunk 2 November just below Bordentown, N.J., to deny her use to the British.
www.history.navy.mil /danfs/e2/effingham.htm   (359 words)

  
 Effingham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Effingham has regularly been highlighted as one the richest post code areas in Britain with the 2nd highest average income of £52,700 in 2002 just behind Purley with £53,700 and the 4th highest in 2003 with £60,100.
Effingham and Leatherhead R.F.C., known as the "Eagles", is a competitive, but social Club, based at Browns Lane, Effingham in Surrey UK, 20 miles SW of London and is currently one of Surrey's premier league sides.
Effingham in 1996 now boasts four senior sides and a vets side, at junior level we are represented at every age group from under 13 to under 18, at mini level we are represented at every level from under 6 to under 12.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Effingham   (1735 words)

  
 Effingham GIS
While Effingham County strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information, Effingham County makes no warranty, representation or guaranty as to the content, sequence, accuracy, timeliness or completeness of any of the database information provided herein.
Effingham County explicitly disclaims any representations and warranties, including, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Effingham County shall assume no liability for: Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information provided regardless of how caused; or Any decision made or action taken or not taken by any person in reliance upon any information or data furnished hereunder.
effingham.binarybus.com   (347 words)

  
 Effingham, Illinois
Effingham, Illinois, the "Crossroads of Opportunity" traces its roots back to 1814 when the first pioneers settled along the Little Wabash River.
The Effingham area is strategically located and has excellent connections to the major metropolitan areas of the Midwest and the nation.
The Effingham Country Club has an eighteen hole course, a public course is located at Lake Sara which is just two miles from Effingham city limits, and a par three course is also available.
www.villageprofile.com /illinois/effingham/effingham1.html   (740 words)

  
 .: E F F I N G H A M   E Q U I T Y :.  Effingham, IL
Effingham Cooperative Equity Union Exchange started in 1919 as a group of area farmers who banded together to get the buying power to obtain the goods and services needed for their operations.
It became apparent in the forties that a grain elevator was badly needed in the area.
The fifties started a series of expansions to the Effingham location and in 1953 the Articles and By Laws were changed to shorten the official name "Effingham Equity".
www.effinghamequity.com /history.cfm   (581 words)

  
 Effingham County, Georgia
Effingham - a county in the east part of Georgia, has an area of 480 square miles.
In Colonial days, Effingham County was referred to as St. Matthews Parish, of which Ebenezer was the center.
Following the Revolution, the legislature named Effingham County as one of the eight original counties in Georgia, created by the State Constitution in 1777.
www.georgiagenealogy.org /effingham   (376 words)

  
 Hotels in Effingham
Effingham, IL This hotel is within five miles of Lake Sara, the Corvette Museum, and Evergreen Hollow Park; Champaign is 70 miles away.
Effingham, IL Located a half-mile from Cross at the Crossroad, this Illinois hotel is also 2 miles from the Village Square Mall.
Effingham, IL Located 1 mile from Cross at the Crossroads, this Effingham hotel is also 5 miles from the National Corvette Museum.
www.expedia.co.uk /daily/hotels/Illinois/Effingham.asp   (411 words)

  
 KGV Halls & Playing Fields Effingham
Set in the heart of the Surrey Countryside between Leatherhead and Guildford, close to Bookham, Fetcham and Horsley; Effingham is fortunate to have a fine community hall and clubhouse complex together with adjoining playing fields and unspoilt woodland - a total of over 30 acres.
In 1938 land was donated to the Parish of Effingham in trust for the community.
Amongst prominent local benefactors was national hero Sir Barnes Wallis - a resident in Effingham until he died in 1979.
www.effingham.co.uk /kgv   (240 words)

  
 Effingham County Sheriff's Department : Office History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-05)
Effingham County Georgia was developed in 1733 under the Treaty of Savannah and established as Saint Matthew Parish.
Effingham County was one of the eight original counties created by the Georgia Constitution of 1777.
John Adam Treutlen, Georgia’s first governor, was appointed as the first Justice of the Peace for the parish of Saint Matthew, now Effingham County.
www.effinghamsheriff.org /office.php   (511 words)

  
 Effingham, New Hampshire
Effingham's population more than tripled, increasing by a total of 932 residents, going from 341 in 1950 to 1,273 residents in 2000.
The 2004 Census estimate for Effingham was 1,325 residents, which ranked 166th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
Effingham contains 38.9 square miles of land area and 1.1 square miles of inland water area.
www.nhes.state.nh.us /elmi/htmlprofiles/effingham.html   (331 words)

  
 Effingham, Illinois - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Effingham is a city in Effingham County, Illinois, United States.
It is the county seat of Effingham County
Effingham is named for Effingham County, which was named after Edward Effingham, who resigned his commission as general in the British army in 1775, refusing to serve in the war against the Colonies.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Effingham,_Illinois   (620 words)

  
 Effingham County (GA) Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Authority
Effingham County is a serene community nestled between the Ogeechee and
Effingham’s challenge is to offset the residential growth in order to become a self-sustaining community.
Following this Path to Progress, the Effingham EDA is planning industrial land acquisition in order to be prepared for the growth around us.
www.effinghamcounty.com /eda-path-to-progress.htm   (868 words)

  
 Effingham Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Effingham is made up of hard-working, intelligent people who appreciate a job well done.
Effingham's top employers include manufacturing plants, healthcare facilities, telecommunications companies and a mix of other businesses.
With the excellent educational system, including the higher education opportunities and the strong Midwestern work values that Effingham employees hold dear, employers will be hard-pressed to find a more highly-motivated, qualified workforce.
www.effinghamchamber.org /careers.htm   (288 words)

  
 The Regional Economist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-05)
Effingham is booming, thanks, in part, to an ambitious development plan.
In 1986, the Effingham City Council voted to use TIF to strengthen the local economy.
Todd Hull, economic development director for Effingham, says the city was on pace to collect about $6 million in sales tax revenue in 2005—about 55 percent of total revenue generated for the city.
www.stlouisfed.org /publications/re/2006/a/pages/effingham.html   (1588 words)

  
 Effingham Country Club
We are located in Effingham, Illinois, just off I57/70 -- the crossroads of America.
Effingham Country Club offers golfing and other privileges to members and their guests (restrictions may apply).
Whether you are joining as a golf member, participating in an "open" event, or playing a round of golf with one of our members, you will discover that Effingham Country Club has a special atmosphere that makes it unique.
www.effinghamcc.com /index.htm   (202 words)

  
 Effingham News
Students from Effingham High School and the East St. Louis Charter School worked together Saturday to add an artistic touch of color to a homeless shelter.
Effingham technology instructor is "Illinois Teacher of the Year"
Effingham Flaming Hearts fans were pleased Friday as they witnessed their football team notch a victory over the visiting East Richland/West Richland Tigers, 42-33 in a league game.
www.topix.net /city/effingham-il   (644 words)

  
 Effingham County, Illinois Genealogy - Illinois GenWeb
Effingham County was formed in 1831 from Fayette and Crawford counties.
Effingham County (as well as the county seat, Effingham) was named after a British nobleman, Lord Edward Effingham, who resigned his commission as general in the British army in 1775, refusing to serve in the war against the colonies.
The city of Effingham is located at the intersection of I-57 and I-70 and has become a hub for America's motoring public.
www.rootsweb.com /~ileffing   (1004 words)

  
 Body
Marshall Clinic Effingham, S.C. allows all patients and their agents to file complaints with the practice and with the Secretary of the federal Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Complaints to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services must be in writing, must name the practice, must describe the acts or omissions that are the subject of the complaint, and must be filed within 180 days of the time the patient became aware or should have become aware of the violation.
Marshall Clinic Effingham, S.C. reasonably ensures that the protected health information (PHI) it requests, uses, and discloses for any purpose is the minimum amount of PHI necessary for that purpose.
www.effingham.net /marshall/privacy.htm   (3638 words)

  
 EFFINGHAM COUNTY GEORGIA VETERANS
enlisted in the Effingham Hussars on 5 Mar 1862 at Savannah, Georgia.
enlisted in the Effingham Hussars on 8 Sep 1862, at Savannah, Georgia.
Andrew J. enlisted in the Effingham Hussars on 17 Sep 1861 at Savannah Georgia.
www.usgennet.org /usa/ga/county/effingham/Hussars.html   (5775 words)

  
 Early Effingham
Anyone even remotely interested in researching their family tree in Effingham must be able to visualize the terrain as it was then instead of now.
The line of this road would be open through Effingham up into the 1870's and would run from the north-east from the Community Park area to the southwest very near to where Jefferson Street would cross the Illinois Central.
Several sources claim that the current Lord Effingham was representing a group of English investors of the Illinois Central around this time period.
www.frontiernet.net /~kevinperkins/earlyeff.htm   (1099 words)

  
 Illinois Genealogy Trails Effingham County History and Genealogy Website
Effingham County - was cut off from Fayette County and separately organized in 1831.
It is situated in the central portion of the State, 62 miles northeast of St. Louis; has an area of 490 square miles and a population in 1900 of 20,465.
The second has the town named in honor of Lord Effingham, a British noble, who resigned his military commission rather than fight against the colonies during the Revolutionary War.
genealogytrails.com /ill/effingham   (435 words)

  
 Effingham County, Georgia Genealogical Records Information
The land that would form Effingham County was ceded to the English by the Creeks in the Treaty of Savannah on May 21, 1733, confirmed and expanded by agreements of 1735 and 1736.
Effingham County, which was fourth on the list and thus is considered Georgia's fourth county, consisted of all of Saint Matthew Parish and that part of Saint Philip Parish north of the Canoochee River.
However, after large areas of Effingham were taken away to form Screven and Bryan counties in 1793 and 1794, Elberton was now situated on Effingham's western border.
www.mygeorgiagenealogy.com /ga_county/ef.htm   (1481 words)

  
 Effingham Hussars   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-05)
Joseph A. son of Cletus RAHN and Eliza Hannah RAHN, was born 10 Feb 1834 in Effingham County, Georgia, and died 1 Oct 1876.
James E. was born in Effingham County in 1823 and was the son of Matthew Heidt and Hannah Elizabeth Weitman.
Jeremiah USHER was born in Effingham County on 11 Sep 1835.
www.5thgacavalry.info /5thcavalry/5thcav/troopi.htm   (9471 words)

  
 Country Inns & Suites By Carlson
The Country Inn and Suites Effingham hotel is a pet-free, all non-smoking hotel.
The Country Inn and Suites, Effingham is pleased to offer a complimentary breakfast that includes waffles, muffins, cereal, bagels, and other items.
The Effingham hotel is conveniently located just off of Exit 160 on Interstates 57 and 70 in the "Heart of America".
www.countryinns.com /effinghamil   (322 words)

  
 Veterans Park of Effingham County
In Effingham County, GA we did so by creating a special park in their honor and memory.
Located in Springfield, GA at the intersection of Highway 21 and First Street, the Veteran's Park of Effingham County was started in 2001 and was completed in 2003.
All individuals born in Effingham County or who lived here during time of service or who now live in Effingham County and who meet the criteria at the top of this page are eligible to be listed.
www.effinghamveteranspark.com /index.htm   (319 words)

  
 Request Publications Page
The Greater Effingham Chamber of Commerce provides many free and nominally-charges publications to businesses and the public.
A quick study brochure of Effingham City and County's demographics, history and other facts and figures.
Updated street names throughout Effingham County, as well as a color-coded directory to area resources such as parks, shopping areas, county landmarks and other points of interest.
www.effinghamchamber.org /publications.aspx   (585 words)

  
 Railroads of Effingham County
The road enters Effingham County from the East at Montrose and passes through Teutopolis, Effingham, Funkhouser, Keptown, Dexter, and exits the county at Altamont.
The Springfield, Effingham and Southeastern was started 1876 and passed through several construction firms until it was completed in 1881.
The Springfield, Effingham and Southeastern begins at Effingham and heads East and Southeast to the community of Dieterich.
www.frontiernet.net /~kevinperkins/railroad.htm   (734 words)

  
 Human Resources
Effingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, religious creed, or physical disability.
The purpose of this position is to perform routine, manual work cleaning and maintaining supplies in Effingham County’s Judicial Complex.
The successful candidate to fill this position will be responsible for performing recurring duties in accordance with established practices and cleaning schedules, ensures building is clean; stocking restrooms; and picking up and removing trash from building.
www.effinghamcounty.org /pages/human_res.html   (464 words)

  
 Effingham Obituaries
Levitt was born at Charleston on Sept. 9, 1892.
Grace Heisler of Kansas City, Mo.; five brothers, Walter, Raymond and Howard, all of Effingham, Joseph of Chicago and Ottis of Peoria; and seven grandchildren.
Surviving are his wife, an adopted son, Wayne of Peoria; four brothers, Howard of Effingham, who is a patient in the Veteran's hospital, Marion, Ray and Walter, both of Effingham, and Joe of Decatur, and three sisters, Mrs.
www.iltrails.org /effingham/obits.htm   (1024 words)

  
 FACE - Fine Arts, County of Effingham - Live Theater, Community Chorus, Orchestra and Art
The Fine Arts County of Effingham (F.A.C.E.) originated in 1974, formed by individuals who felt a desire of artistic expression wished to join with others in performing and advancing the overall awareness of the arts.
F.A.C.E. is a not for profit organization governed by a Board of Directors from the Effingham county area.
This Board also works closely with the Effingham Art Guild for the extension of the visual and physical arts medium.
www.effinghamface.com /about.html   (248 words)

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