http://www.bruce-morton.net/forgottonia daily 0.75 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/a95d945e-c1e8-46f4-977e-413bc1e604ad/Girl_onTractor.jpg FORGOTTONIA Grandfather and granddaughter, sitting on an old John Deere tractor. Nauvoo Grape Festival, Nauvoo, IL. September, 2007 The Sauk and Fox Native American tribes, Mormons, Germans and Irish settled and built the historical town of Nauvoo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1461285579014-UH85M0DW7QKCW7FSQG26/Forgottonia.jpg FORGOTTONIA Plow Day - event where farmers let neighbors plow their fields with old farm equipment. Denver, Illinois. September, 2010. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/a95d945e-c1e8-46f4-977e-413bc1e604ad/Girl_onTractor.jpg FORGOTTONIA Grandfather and granddaughter, sitting on an old John Deere tractor. Nauvoo Grape Festival, Nauvoo, IL. September, 2007 The Sauk and Fox Native American tribes, Mormons, Germans and Irish settled and built the historical town of Nauvoo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/a95d945e-c1e8-46f4-977e-413bc1e604ad/image-asset.jpeg FORGOTTONIA Grandfather and his granddaughter on an antique tractor taken at the Nauvoo Grape Festival. Nauvoo, IL. September 2007. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1461285579139-MGFNON10AM0MUZVEGQ62/Forgottonia5.jpg FORGOTTONIA Kristy Bollin, farmer and wife standing at her family’s farm. Orange metal fence and grain bins n the background. Bowen, IL. March, 2009. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1461285582452-RAPQ92QBIP297XEX4VUV/Forgottonia105.jpg FORGOTTONIA Hillside view of lush prairie field, blue sky and tree. Adams County, IL. June, 2008 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1461285579852-AW8GKQJBA97J8XGEQA4E/Forgottonia8.jpg FORGOTTONIA Mimi Lawton, standing in her yard. Plymouth, IL. October, 2009 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1a1d6cc9-704c-4d2c-9bf6-592082e9f16d/L1002209+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Older ouple sitting on a couch at an auction. La Prairie, IL. July, 2011 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/b8e92f24-1e03-4c33-a141-bd5943e1a605/L1000247+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Plastic statues of Joseph, baby Jesus and Mary set on a swing set at an auction. Rushville, IL. June, 2009 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1461285580578-30T92X348HSLFCV006F8/Forgottonia51.jpg FORGOTTONIA Woman sitting outside near vintage green plastic kitchen chairs at an auction. Warsaw, IL. August, 2009 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1461285580864-V5A6MVBCNV1W3L9ZGFDJ/Forgottonia57.jpg FORGOTTONIA View of family photos in a frame hanging on the wall in a house going up for sale at an auction. Quincy, IL April, 2012 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1f135111-c319-4de8-bcb6-6d99b12ba8fa/_DSC1248+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Nelson family baby on a blanket. It was the baby’s great grandmother's birthday party. Bowen, IL. June, 2007 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1461285580974-9K8QHXT3T4HIRDD9IKZN/Forgottonia59.jpg FORGOTTONIA Land where a farmer’s home used to exist. Families die, move away or the farm land is sold to another farmer. Adams County, IL. March, 2008 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1461285580534-VSURL80LHRL2V9I35SU0/Forgottonia54.jpg FORGOTTONIA Three young Mennonite men standing together at an auction near Denver, IL. March, 2011 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1461285581330-EVIK9S21CPLVP0Q73JE4/Forgottonia70.jpg FORGOTTONIA Mr. and Mrs Willard standing in front of the Ebenezer Chapel. Big Neck, IL. July, 2005 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/5a97fd4e-4e19-4790-a73d-9bcd8552d8a4/_DSC1687+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Mike Koch, standing by an antique Bowen fire truck and in front of the former Koch trucking and feed business. Bowen, IL. August 2012. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/b10c790d-c964-4a31-b064-aa50c0d72b9d/_DSC2019+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Baby in an antique wicker carriage, at the annual Newport Antique Auto Hill climb event. Antique cars, trucks and motorcycles make timed runs up a steep hill to a finish line 1,800 feet away. Newport, Indiana. September, 2006 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1461285579941-DZJ9FPTXN8IO1G03T915/Forgottonia35.jpg FORGOTTONIA Ronald Moormann, a local farmer walking by an antique Ford tractor. Bowen, IL. July, 2007 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/0bfffe33-da69-4c02-82c4-87b4a335464f/L1000278c+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Auction photo. Martha is sitting with her cats one last time. Adams County, IL. July, 2008 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/717547c0-347c-45c2-8936-0d4266d7f167/L1001111+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Young beauty pageant contestant sitting on straw bale. Hancock County Fair. Augusta, IL. July, 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/e458a8f3-d699-4043-82e0-483f5caa6228/image-asset.jpeg FORGOTTONIA Plymouth Old Settlers festival parade. Kids are picking up candy during the parade. Plymouth, IL. August, 2009 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/da274e0f-6421-4d4e-8c65-978a78627020/_DSC7420+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA People sitting on the porch of the former Commercial Hotel to celebrate the completion of the Bowen Veterans Memorial. Bowen, IL. May, 2009 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/6b9c1b99-ba1a-46b7-be20-73d09fb5db11/L1001340+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Four young children at a Fourth of July celebration. Bowen, IL. July, 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/2daa3d56-f8bf-4b4e-bbe6-acfc0d251762/image-asset.jpeg FORGOTTONIA Four men standing in a flatbed red truck with American flag. Fourth of July parade in Carthage, IL. July, 2007 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1a1ca5bd-108f-4d29-9639-ac36c115732c/_DSC7368+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Margaret Phillips, greeting people at Bowen High School class reunion. May, 2009 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/8a4d8954-6893-4f3b-ba4e-3cc36d18483d/L1000155+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Men standing outside in the winter at an auction in Lorraine, IL. Feb. 2009 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/b8aae882-3e6f-4930-bfa4-06b16bf2ae9e/_DSC1254+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Roy A. Morton & Sons is Bruce’s granfather’s drying barn. In this barn ears of corn would be loaded through the top two windows and dropped into bins. A furnace in the back would blow hot air on the corn to dry. The furnace ran on coal and then gas. Adams County, IL. May, 2007 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/4c0310e7-5d45-4668-8bb9-da720865ee50/_DSC9659+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Families gather for a group dinner in the gym of La Harpe High School. La Harpe, IL. September, 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/c8b1e752-93e2-418e-aab8-5c522dde292a/_DSC7403+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA People gathering on the main street to celebrate the completion of Bowen’s Veteran’s Memorial. Bowen, IL. May, 2009 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/962b749a-0a8e-4c94-a304-de37eda72cbb/_DSC1220+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Boy holding a frog in front of a pond at a church camp. Timewell, IL. June, 2012 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/f7f277a5-8375-4188-9d9e-30093aef3eb1/_DSC2058+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Truck driver filling up a tractor trailer with corn at Kenny Crossland’s farm where Bruce would often help with the harvest and plowing. Hancock County IL. September, 2007 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/98012df5-8ee3-427a-a6ca-bb74b1528f53/_DSC7547+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Brad Moormann, a truck driver, is Bruce's best friend. They were out storm chasing when this photo was taken. Hanncock County, IL. June, 2009 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/b3d14e98-00c8-4759-b0d4-2914062a74a6/BoyinCornField.jpg FORGOTTONIA Young boy with dog, growing corn in the background. Hanncock County, IL. July, 2007 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/22247f8c-e601-4384-9f1b-0aabb256451a/_DSC9221+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Stage and attendees at the Southeastern High School graduation event. Augusta, IL. May, 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/5f9147b3-1130-46be-a2b9-2d9a18d71b1a/01BruceMorton.jpg FORGOTTONIA A line of cheerleaders at a basketball game. Hamilton High School gym. Hamilton, IL April, 2011 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/6d4cda01-efe4-41ed-83d5-35a6f9d7be5c/_DSC9172+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Plymouth High School gym. Plymouth IL. May, 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1461285581184-DYNCAJIUN995IJR2QXOF/Forgottonia66.jpg FORGOTTONIA Mike Flesner, in front a tree stump on land where the Morton Seed Company drying barn used to stand. It took him two full days to remove the stump. It was cheaper to knock the building down and clear the land than pay taxes on property. Adams County, IL. December, 2012 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1461285582611-S8SIHL20TDDMM6G7SY92/Forgottonia93.jpg FORGOTTONIA House with Jesus sign. Rushville, IL. June, 2012 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/ab1cf5a0-f372-4905-a9d2-f89767200cdc/_DSC1860+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Exterior view of the Methodist Church at Christmas. Brooklyn, IL. Dec. 2012 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/f25c07ba-43c8-42c2-92c4-1b7337bf60ce/_DSC5963_2.jpg FORGOTTONIA Winter landscape with stop sign. Hanncock County, IL. Feb. 2008 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/dd14b087-7ea1-430e-b373-c7604dd2950c/_DSC9773+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Christmas decorations in Bowen, IL. Dec. 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/2e9d0830-5b8e-43ca-9411-00edf6b01d5b/_DSC9864+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Winter scene of junkyard with cars. Augusta, IL. Dec. 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1461285582884-P8KR8Q2Y64HTN13T27JX/Forgottonia107.jpg FORGOTTONIA Metal lawn-chairs lined up in a row for sale at auction. Monmouth, IL. 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September, 2013 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1531360072982-6YMBOOAPVW6HH64FSWR4/_DSC3227+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Stone Seed Group signs that reads We Live Here, We Farm Here, We Know IL. September, 2013 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1461011221420-BXI80DS3WNK3YESXUJMJ/suburbsfandon.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs - Fandon, FO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1534713283119-JU6POKC9GR8XDFFEWTBG/_DSC7537+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Storm clouds east of Bowen, IL. June, 2009 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/018656ae-ede9-473e-81ae-effe5f6b8dfb/L1000745.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Tricycles lined up in a row outside brick building used as a daycare center. Warsaw, IL. 2009. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1534713242860-V5LTEBVST559LWADSEJ6/_DSC3020+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Red rose bush in bloom against light green house. Bowen, IL June, 2013. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1531360073023-4TX5II1EPZQEXV959CC6/_DSC4695+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Young boy at a watermelon eating contest held at the Bowen festival. Bowen, IL. September, 2014. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1531360075896-KHQPRJA5YVL2GLN05M5J/_DSF2832+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Shop window with a cow sign and a No Guns Allowed decal. Macomb, IL. June, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1534713323665-H3T3XP1XO60UVA76Y0VJ/_DSF3334+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Two girls exploring the inside of a house up for auction. Bowen, IL. October, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1531360076757-YR9J4E6TPC9DRXSP3X3R/_DSF2951+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Interior view of kitchen in a house up for auction. The man who previously lived here loved duct tape. Bowen, IL. July, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1531360076754-JTF26GWX6KU9GOR2M1U0/_DSF2947+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Living room view of a house up for auction. There is duck tape on the wall and floor. Bowen, IL. July, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1531360082857-J6PV3P9WPV2MMMHKSAKS/_DSF4465+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Cultivated sunflowers growing for seeds. Calhoun, IL. July, 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/5f694ed3-ded4-483f-a8c7-bd973b601ce7/L1003337.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Two plastic trees leaning to the right outside house up for auction. Adair, IL. July, 2012 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1707181402793-RGRELG64YUF5JK3Y4R2C/image-asset.jpeg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Taxidermy head of buck hanging in a classroom. Red Brick School Community Center. Smithfield, IL. October, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1461011215948-4G29J0SQ5KD6VV0ZYTQN/suburbs945Mert.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/4e9ca6fd-1c6f-4133-8d9b-44ba9b5ab694/_DSC9675.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Main street in La Harpe, IL. September, 2010. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1531360073909-GB2DHSJR5Z0BQ4FAKVBD/_DSC5950+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Large plastic hot dog sign hanging in an old general store. Huntsville, IL. February, 2008 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1531360077573-S2SYVMKKA5NB5UXZ304F/_DSF3054+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Patriotic figures painted on wood for photo purposes. Vote Republican sign adjacent. Knox County Fair. Knoxville, IL. July, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1707181241403-2CX1Z56LILZ4G2T5HVEJ/image.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Older woman with arms crossed. On one arm is a rose tattoo. Hancock County Fair, Augusta, IL. June, 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1531360083040-1X0461J1AA25DWS51ODA/L1000884+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Red haired young woman wearing bright pink tank top looking at her phone at the Adams County Fair. Mendon, IL. July, 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1531360080975-LY6S9HXJWPG97SIZHLIU/_DSF3598+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Store window with display of trophies. Beardstown, IL. November, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1531360078998-11VMH9MFE2IEVOAST94M/_DSF3362+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Two white geese wood carvings. Red Brick School Community Center. Smithfield, IL. October, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1531360079807-37LLTNYPLEUE0V2D648N/_DSF3376+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Grain elevators against a blue sky. Timewell, IL October, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1531360081349-P34G2GREN8VJZDH6297G/_DSF3657summum+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Two vending machines, red truck, and white building. Vending machines selling soda and candy are the only items for sale in this town. Summum, IL November, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1534713363765-VM55AUE454V95ZX5QKJQ/_DSF3828+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs American flag on former gas station, grain elevator in background. Smithshire, IL. January, 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1531360081519-INCU753ITOLI6XTITFC5/_DSF3741canton+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Wind sock at the Canton Ingersoll Airport. Canton, IL. January, 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1707181506866-SW2CCV72O692U91VMIZF/image-asset.jpeg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Barges on the Mississippi River. Hamburg, IL. July, 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1531360082600-1UF83S2UL5TYO7JI5QQQ/_DSF4135+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs A conveyor loads grain onto river barges for sale around the world. Mississippi River. Warsaw, IL. April, 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1531360074580-AS1QQ6RUETACZ2XG55PQ/_DSF1443+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Church steeple and cross, with American flag on display at a Veterans Day parade. Quincy IL. November, 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1531360075131-YP64R8ZSQUZNHKA91AVO/_DSF2115+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Small church with large parking lot. Plymouth IL February, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1531360081912-WGOSMRZ1YRNK3ZBIC2AL/_DSF3790+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs White cross by the side of the road marking a fatal accident. Schuylar County, IL January, 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1531360085049-TBIPMPUSBF26ROAI6XF9/suburbsdallascity3.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Red brick church with Gothic inspired octagon tower, no longer open. Dallas City, IL March, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1531360086947-I53SKF2YG8IX8EK3MGVZ/suburbsindustry.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Old metal advertising sign. Industry IL. March, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1531360084009-54E17Y7ZURCBWR19EHID/suburbsdallascity.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Tree leaning against telephone pole in front of Mississippi River. Dallas City, IL March, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1534713530155-RMA0YUEH4OCODT3IIW2N/suburbsfountaingreen+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Abandoned two story red brick home. Fountain Green, IL March, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1531360078173-3JJLX7DUZIV9GCHDOIEZ/_DSF3204+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Stage and chairs with Nauvoo Illinois Temple in background. Nauvoo, IL. July, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1531360083926-3L29B37RIOU7P5QI81GO/L1001471+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Man standing in an open field next to Blue Harvestore Silo used to store silage used for animal feed. The farm crisis of the early 80s collapsed cattle and dairy farms, hence the nickname Blue Tombstones. Sutter, IL. December, 2010. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1531360080312-LR0VAG3MJQNDHD7D99F7/_DSF3491+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Save Our Country, Vote Trump sign in the countryside of Adams County, IL. November, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1531360074917-1YEH5J3WDUIBR8A09HA5/_DSF1745+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Christmas tree in a high school. Keokuk, IL. December, 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1534713196730-V2RDZWU85QK54QW08ET2/suburbsfandon+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/9e24b05c-9917-473f-8bac-c7300444b470/_DSF1884.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Rankin inside the Westpoint Christian Church. Wayne was the minister and Mrs. Rankin played the piano. West Point, IL. January, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1534713539058-ES5CUEGGMJTK3FLG1837/_DSF3565+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Nativity scene outside of the House of Prayer Ministries. Kinderhhook, IL. November, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/26c914e3-f47d-4473-a64e-cdbf3d128cf5/_DSF3844-2.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Frayed American flag on pole. Golden, IL February, 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/d4a32580-4b91-41f3-b779-c0c0784e13a0/_DSF3584-2.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Painted ads on brick building reads “Pure Brewed from God’s Country” Old Style Beer, Pabst Blue Ribbon beer since 1844. Pepsi vending machine in front. Oquawka, IL. November, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/af783963-31bf-44e1-b966-5e979b514caa/_DSF3529.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs The Goldenrod Showboat used for gambling or parties. Illinois River. Kampsville, IL. Now destroyed. November, 2016. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/74b730a0-e76f-427f-8ce1-5da292868466/_DSF3924-2.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Plastic buck advertising a taxidermy store. Barry, IL February, 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/a79179a1-013d-4499-bf46-d98bbaf4e503/_DSF2991.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Abandoned white farm house. Terra Haute, IL. July, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/31fbb25c-282e-4aaf-a056-7b68b47aab8c/_DSF2673.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Woman standing by a garage decorated with artwork created by her son. Swan Lake, IL. May, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/e91c0b14-e9c5-4c02-b6e4-8b66c9ca56ec/_DSC9822.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Abandoned red barn in Carthage, IL. December, 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/bbf252ae-7be3-4d0f-9515-77215b29660f/_DSF2641.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Red and white ‘56 Chevy car parked in front of First Christian Church. Dallas City, IL May, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/c549253a-aba0-4eb0-92a5-a827c4dd27ab/_DSF2687.jpg FORGOTTONIA, The Suburbs Barn with painted Forgottonia sign. Ellisville, IL. May, 2016 http://www.bruce-morton.net/prairie-man daily 1.0 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1597192513976-ZXEYXC3D1QFUIRN8A09F/Morton_B_04+copy.jpg Prairie Man - Jeff Fink Steger, IL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1597192513976-ZXEYXC3D1QFUIRN8A09F/Morton_B_04+copy.jpg Prairie Man - Jeff Fink Steger, IL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1597192513208-07NORG3ZNPPGCYXMZ3OV/Morton_B_02+copy.jpg Prairie Man - Greg Miller Camp Point, IL. 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1597192513522-AT93VZ1V632E352MI31I/Morton_B_03+copy.jpg Prairie Man - John Dittmer Bowen, IL 2020 John hauling grains from his farm into a wagon for transfer into a grain elevator. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1597192515537-MG178ROCPYSJ0OJH05I4/Morton_B_07+copy.jpg Prairie Man - Shannon Parks Mount Carmel, IL 2018 Shannon is an inventor of hi fi equipment and an audio engineer at his company, Parks Audio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1597192508223-LLPTCLESI682JZTSK3H8/14Marvin+copy.jpg Prairie Man - Marvin Musick Augusta, IL 2022 Marvin is a farmer of wheat, soy, and corn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1597192514309-2GPKOH5NDJYRHL8XX20G/Morton_B_05+copy.jpg Prairie Man - David Campbell Bowen, IL 2018 David works at the Chem Gro Inc company which supplies fertilizer to farmers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1597192515757-5DSJWQ1CP1WA1ZK7NQ76/Morton_B_08+copy.jpg Prairie Man - Regan Ramsey Bowen, IL 2021 Regan is a life long friend of Bruce and the retired director of State Parks in IL. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1597192515084-4I3PSGN9ICSI7NZLQM1J/Morton_B_06+copy.jpg Prairie Man - Guy Moore Crete IL 2018. Guy proudly standing with his motorcycle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1597192512704-1ZNVLR6EBDNGFXE8C8IS/Morton_B_01+copy.jpg Prairie Man - Brian Gaines Bowen, IL 2018 Owner of Gaines trucking company. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1597192508365-AUM57F6EAKQKZC22NQ5Q/6635_05_scan+copy.jpg Prairie Man - Joe Conover Quincy IL 2021 Joe is an artist involved with the Quincy Art Center and a retired newspaper employee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1597192510682-GKCGTVO781CV5D8YD5O0/514887-r2-23+GNGSteve_scan+copy.jpg Prairie Man - Steve Steger, IL 2020 Steve with his racing motorcycle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1597192516405-FKGOUO61ALUIC9I5XUKR/Morton_B_09+copy.jpg Prairie Man - Cattlemen Schuyler County, IL Cattle rancher standing with his two sons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1597192516552-H5AE7134311DW0FAEG9H/Morton_B_10+copy.jpg Prairie Man - Matt Petterson Steger, IL 2018 Matt is an auto body craftsman and has a large collection of car memorabilia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1645838519496-43E54ZB8H8PPIM5A6V93/Donnie.jpg Prairie Man - Donnie Clampett 2022, Bowen, IL Donnie is retired ex Navy and childhood friend of Bruce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1645838569135-141U5CZB548VY06X2RZ7/rick.jpg Prairie Man - Rick 2021 Macomb, IL Rick is the manager of the New Copperfield’s Book Service. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1645838595653-8RHKF8KFXVVS8RN3RUP5/roger.jpg Prairie Man - Roger Reuschel Bowen, IL 2022 Roger was Bruce’s math teacher and a former bus driver for the local school district. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1645838613816-BAL0OQBMXRK8QLLMH9SN/Tony.jpg Prairie Man - Tony Bismark Bowen, IL 2022 Tony is a neighbor of Bruce’s and a collector of signs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1645838637637-2DZYC37RA6MF2GPZ5Y1O/rudy.jpg Prairie Man - Rudy Keppainien Plymouth, IL 2022 Rudy was a reporter and writer for the local newspaper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1663641563379-TJGFSM5FFBY29NGOM87G/image-asset.jpeg Prairie Man - Gerhard Jung Bowen, IL 2022 Gerhard is the superintendent of schools in Bowen and an immigrant from Poland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1663641606201-LEX8B5A44ESCIE93UIYL/image-asset.jpeg Prairie Man - Roger Sharrow Golden, IL 2022 Roger grows produce for the local farmer’s markets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1597192511929-P7NAYJLIUASEXL6T6HNX/0974576+R1+R1006_15x15+scan+copy.jpg Prairie Man - Sonnie Meredith Macomb, IL 2019 Sonnie is a mechanic and the owner of his own shop. http://www.bruce-morton.net/prairie-woman daily 0.75 2024-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1663558862024-65OSJKEX621ZL5CM3VB0/image-asset.jpeg Prairie Woman - Karen Slow Turtle Keokuk, Iowa 2022 Karen Slow Turtle holds a Bald Eagle feather near the Mississippi River. In January the town of Keokuk has a Bald Eagle Appreciation Days event to honor the eagles who migrate to this area of the Mississippi in winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1663558862024-65OSJKEX621ZL5CM3VB0/image-asset.jpeg Prairie Woman - Karen Slow Turtle Keokuk, Iowa 2022 Karen Slow Turtle holds a Bald Eagle feather near the Mississippi River. In January the town of Keokuk has a Bald Eagle Appreciation Days event to honor the eagles who migrate to this area of the Mississippi in winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1663558951684-G7EDEF01FSBBIML61ZUB/image-asset.jpeg Prairie Woman - Linda Ford Smithfield, IL 2022 Linda organizes vendors who set up in the Smithfield school gym for the The Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive. She played basketball as a kid in this gym and she collects antique clothes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1645838948947-DS1NGUZ6F0RB4VQHTHJ9/linda.jpg Prairie Woman - Linda Cox Colchester, IL 2022 Linda is co-manger of the New Copperfield's Book Service bookstore in Macomb, IL. She is standing in front of her renovated Air Stream trailer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1645838880627-E9E6YYL48AMQNWD41M5M/lisa.jpg Prairie Woman - Lisa Terwelp Coatsburg, IL 2021 Lisa is a friend of Bruce and they often go to local auctions together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1645838896841-0W0IX61FGS4VB7F8OX10/mary+ann.jpg Prairie Woman - Mary Ann Freeman Big Neck, IL 2020 Life long friend of Bruce. Mary Ann is a strong feminist advocate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1645838916609-IRALC124AUX3FML2TAH4/donna.jpg Prairie Woman - Donna Sowder Bowen, IL 2019 Donna is a housewife and her husband is a farmer. She is holding a yard sale in this photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1663634216841-5TQ6NDN8GWMJP5R2ENUN/image-asset.jpeg Prairie Woman - Joyce Steiner Plymouth, IL 2019 Joyce runs the Plymouth Rock Roost B&B and the Plymouth Rock Antique store. Bruce and Joyce go to auctions and church together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1663633442254-RYK3J6K47TXBDC1YNWPK/image-asset.jpeg Prairie Woman - Norma Niel West Point, IL 2022 Norma goes to the same church as Bruce, the Living Faith United Methodist Church in Bowen, IL. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1663559040690-JQVQOY2M7KHTQOO4CG4Z/image-asset.jpeg Prairie Woman - Jo Webster West Point, IL 2022 Jo is a farmer’s wife and a long time friend of Bruce. She is holding a quilt and stands in front of a grain silo decorated with a wooden painted barn quilt. http://www.bruce-morton.net/read-me daily 0.75 2016-03-04 http://www.bruce-morton.net/contact daily 0.75 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1461378657555-GJROUWGNAR184JZZZGAQ/image-asset.jpeg Contact http://www.bruce-morton.net/forgottonia1 daily 0.75 2016-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1461285579014-UH85M0DW7QKCW7FSQG26/Forgottonia.jpg FORGOTTONIA Plow Day - event where farmers let neighbors plow their fields with old farm equipment. Denver, Illinois. September, 2010. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/a95d945e-c1e8-46f4-977e-413bc1e604ad/image-asset.jpeg FORGOTTONIA Grandfather and his granddaughter on an antique tractor taken at the Nauvoo Grape Festival. Nauvoo, IL. September 2007. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1461285579139-MGFNON10AM0MUZVEGQ62/Forgottonia5.jpg FORGOTTONIA Kristy Bollin, farmer and wife standing at her family’s farm. Orange metal fence and grain bins n the background. Bowen, IL. March, 2009. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1461285582452-RAPQ92QBIP297XEX4VUV/Forgottonia105.jpg FORGOTTONIA Hillside view of lush prairie field, blue sky and tree. Adams County, IL. June, 2008 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1461285579852-AW8GKQJBA97J8XGEQA4E/Forgottonia8.jpg FORGOTTONIA Mimi Lawton, standing in her yard. Plymouth, IL. October, 2009 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1a1d6cc9-704c-4d2c-9bf6-592082e9f16d/L1002209+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Older ouple sitting on a couch at an auction. La Prairie, IL. July, 2011 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/b8e92f24-1e03-4c33-a141-bd5943e1a605/L1000247+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Plastic statues of Joseph, baby Jesus and Mary set on a swing set at an auction. Rushville, IL. June, 2009 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1461285580578-30T92X348HSLFCV006F8/Forgottonia51.jpg FORGOTTONIA Woman sitting outside near vintage green plastic kitchen chairs at an auction. Warsaw, IL. August, 2009 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1461285580864-V5A6MVBCNV1W3L9ZGFDJ/Forgottonia57.jpg FORGOTTONIA View of family photos in a frame hanging on the wall in a house going up for sale at an auction. Quincy, IL April, 2012 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1f135111-c319-4de8-bcb6-6d99b12ba8fa/_DSC1248+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Nelson family baby on a blanket. It was the baby’s great grandmother's birthday party. Bowen, IL. June, 2007 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1461285580974-9K8QHXT3T4HIRDD9IKZN/Forgottonia59.jpg FORGOTTONIA Land where a farmer’s home used to exist. Families die, move away or the farm land is sold to another farmer. Adams County, IL. March, 2008 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1461285580534-VSURL80LHRL2V9I35SU0/Forgottonia54.jpg FORGOTTONIA Three young Mennonite men standing together at an auction near Denver, IL. March, 2011 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1461285581330-EVIK9S21CPLVP0Q73JE4/Forgottonia70.jpg FORGOTTONIA Mr. and Mrs Willard standing in front of the Ebenezer Chapel. Big Neck, IL. July, 2005 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/5a97fd4e-4e19-4790-a73d-9bcd8552d8a4/_DSC1687+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Mike Koch, standing by an antique Bowen fire truck and in front of the former Koch trucking and feed business. Bowen, IL. August 2012. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/b10c790d-c964-4a31-b064-aa50c0d72b9d/_DSC2019+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Baby in an antique wicker carriage, at the annual Newport Antique Auto Hill climb event. Antique cars, trucks and motorcycles make timed runs up a steep hill to a finish line 1,800 feet away. Newport, Indiana. September, 2006 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/1461285579941-DZJ9FPTXN8IO1G03T915/Forgottonia35.jpg FORGOTTONIA Ronald Moormann, a local farmer walking by an antique Ford tractor. Bowen, IL. July, 2007 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/0bfffe33-da69-4c02-82c4-87b4a335464f/L1000278c+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Auction photo. Martha is sitting with her cats one last time. Adams County, IL. July, 2008 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/717547c0-347c-45c2-8936-0d4266d7f167/L1001111+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Young beauty pageant contestant sitting on straw bale. Hancock County Fair. Augusta, IL. July, 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/e458a8f3-d699-4043-82e0-483f5caa6228/image-asset.jpeg FORGOTTONIA Plymouth Old Settlers festival parade. Kids are picking up candy during the parade. Plymouth, IL. August, 2009 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/da274e0f-6421-4d4e-8c65-978a78627020/_DSC7420+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA People sitting on the porch of the former Commercial Hotel to celebrate the completion of the Bowen Veterans Memorial. Bowen, IL. May, 2009 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5706a69e1d07c09d2c598663/6b9c1b99-ba1a-46b7-be20-73d09fb5db11/L1001340+copy.jpg FORGOTTONIA Four young children at a Fourth of July celebration. Bowen, IL. 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