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Who was one of the town's earliest settlers?
Alvin Judd
100
When was Woodstock founded?
1842
100
What county is Woodstock in?
McHenry County
100
What is a cistern?
A cistern is a large tank that holds water
100
What was Woodstock's original name?
Centerville
200
Who offered two acres of land to be donated for construction of a courthouse
George Dean
200
When was the Spring house built?
1873
200
Where did the Woodstock fire begin?
In a haystack behind Lulny's saloon
200
What is a merchant?
A merchant is someone that buys and sells items in a store.
200
What was the Opera House before it was the Opera House?
City Hall, Library, fire department, courthouse, auditorium
300
Who was Joel H. Johnson?
Joel H Johnson was the person that renamed Woodstock.
300
When was the Civil War Soldier's monument built?
1909
300
Where is the Spring House located?
The Spring House is located in the center of the square.
300
What is a veteran?
A veteran is someone who has served in their country during a war.
300
Why did visitors travel from Chicago to Spring House fountain in the late 1800s?
They wanted to drink the legendary water.
400
Who was a photographer who took pictures of Woodstock long ago?
J. S. Medlar
400
When was the railroad tracks completed?
1855
400
What is the original name of our community?
Centerville
400
What is a county seat?
The town where the county government is located.
400
How were teh firemen of Woodstock alerted about the fire?
They were alerted by the City Hall tower bell.
500
Who is the funniest teacher in the whole wide world?
Mrs. Bacon
500
When was the Woodstock Fire?
1871
500
Which two people had streets named after them?
Alvin Judd and George Dean. George Dean even had an elementary school named after him.
500
What does architecture mean?
It is a style of building with special characteristics
500
After the Woodstock fire, why did they rebuild the buildings using brick?
Because wood burned too easily.