MILLERSBURG TOWNSHIP.
Millersburg Township, so named after one of the early pioneers, contains the town of Millersburg, the first county-seat. Edwards river and Camp creek pass through this township, giving it ample drainage
Much of the early history has passed beyond the reach of the historian, and its written history is so imperfect that only events known to some yet living can be recorded. Immigrants came to Millersburg, not only from the Eastern States but many from Ireland, England and Scotland, seeking freedom in religion and government, and in the "Woolly West," they have assisted in building churches and schools, which they have left as a. heritage to their descendants, to support, maintain and honor, in memory of the trials and sufferings borne by their pioneer forefathers.
Among the early settlers we find the names of H. W. Thornton, William H. Riggs, Charles Griffen, L. B. Childs, V. I. Lutz, Benijah Lloyd, L. B. Howe, W. A. Bridgford, 0. A. Bridgford, Edward Brady, Sr., Thomas Riggs, John T. McGinnis, Richard Kiddoo, John Gilmore and Erastus Williams.
Crossing Edwards creek in this township is what is known as the "Army Ford," where the United States troops crossed that stream in the campaign against Black Hawk in 1832.
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