History Book

Sesser IL flags at cemetary
 
   

Welcome to Sesser IL

The Best Hometown
in Southern IL

Sesser Community Choir Christmas Concert
December 11, 2011,
Sunday, 2:00pm, Free 

Opera House Performance 

1940's Radio: A Christmas Carol -
 December 16,  Friday - 7:00pm
 December 17, Saturday - 7:00pm
 December 18,  Sunday - 2:00pm


Admission:  $5.00 per person or two cans of food for the Sesser Area food pantry

 Sesser Opera House
 108 West Franklin Street
 Sesser, IL 62884
 618 625-6300
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

History: Settled in 1904, became a city in 1909. Named for John Sesser, a surveyor and railroad official.

 

Pictorial History of Sesser, Illinois 1904-2004
$15.00 
Limited quantity, so order yours now

After a year of hard work it's finally done and ready for you to purchase. The Goode-Barren Historical Society in Sesser, Illinois has put together this great historical book on the city of Sesser in celebration of Sesser's Centennial. Over 170 pages full of history & genealogy.
 
Contents includes: Noteworthy Events, History of Sesser, Mayors Row, Incorporation of the Village of Sesser, Historical Sketch of Franklin County, IL, Family History, Gallery of Photos, Veterans Cemetery Records, War Stories, Birth Records of Dr. Ward, Businesses, Churches, Schools, just to list a few. There are lots more.


 
Each book is $15.00

Available at The Print Shop 124 W Franklin Sesser IL 62884
printshop@dtnspeed.net
618-625-5322