Pine Grove Community Club facts for kids
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Pine Grove Community Club
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Western side and front of the club
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 Location in Illinois
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| Location | Edgar County, Illinois |
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| Nearest city | Paris |
| Area | 1.9 acres (0.77 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 84001071 |
| Added to NRHP | March 30, 1984 |
The Pine Grove Community Club is a special historic place located near Paris, in Edgar County, Illinois. It's a community club that used two important buildings: an old brick schoolhouse and a former church. This club helped bring people together and improve life in the countryside.
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What is the Pine Grove Community Club?
The Pine Grove Community Club is a historic site that includes two main buildings. One is an old schoolhouse built in the late 1800s. The other is a church that was built in 1891. These buildings became the heart of the community club.
A Place for Rural Life
The club itself started in the early 1930s. It was part of a bigger plan in Edgar County to help rural areas grow. This plan was inspired by something called the Country Life Movement. This movement wanted to make life better for people living in the countryside. It focused on improving communities like Pine Grove.
The club's goal was to bring neighbors together. It aimed to improve the quality of life for everyone living in the area. It was a place for people to meet, share ideas, and work on projects.
The Club's Buildings
When the club first started, its members met in the old schoolhouse. This building was a central spot for learning and community gatherings.
Later, in 1935, the club bought the nearby church building. This happened after the church's congregation, or group of members, stopped meeting there. The church then became the main meeting place for the Pine Grove Community Club.
Membership Over Time
In 1935, the club was quite popular, with about 40 members. This showed how important it was to the community.
Over the years, the number of members changed. By the 1960s, the club had fewer than 30 members. However, it was still active and continued to meet as late as 1983.
A Recognized Historic Site
The Pine Grove Community Club buildings are very important to history. Because of their significance, they were added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 30, 1984.
Being on the National Register means a place is recognized for its historical value. It helps protect and preserve important sites for future generations.
