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Miscellaneous References and MentionsWhile our initial data about Aurora came from various goverment sources (GNIS, US Census, FIPS), we also found mention of Aurora in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter. We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Aurora. We hope that they will be useful to you. Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Aurora: Table of U.S. Post Offices in the United States (Jan. 1851)
U.S. Post Offices (Oct. 1846)
Map from 1870 (unknown title/publisher) Map of the Lincoln Highway (1915-1916) We found Aurora in these Censuses: 2010-1990. See our Census Page for Aurora for more information. Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Aurora. See our Misc Page for Aurora for more information. Railroad Mentions of Aurora: The following routes mentioned Aurora as a scheduled stop: The California Zephyr: From the timetable for the California Zephyr (train schedule from 1954). The defunct California Zephyr travelled between Chicago (IL) and San Francisco (CA) The Empire Builder: From Great Northern Railroad timetable for the defunct Empire Builder (schedule from 1947). The Empire Builder travelled between Chicago (IL) and Seattle (WA) The Western Star: From Great Northern Railroad timetable for the defunct Western Star (schedule from 1970). The Western Star travelled between Chicago (IL) and Seattle (WA) Off-the-Road Links ...The official website for Aurora: www.aurora-il.org/ The official website for Kane County: www.co.kane.il.us/ The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov |
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