The chronology
The land through time
Every documented event, from the property outward: Beloit, Rock County, the region and the world. Each one links to the page of the source that records it. The record so far covers 1820–1864; more years are being added.
1827
The region
- 1827 Mining at Fever river, Illinois, was extended into the Winnebago country and caused an Indian uprising that year.
- June 1827 The Winnebago Indians were aroused to open acts of hostility, and murders became frequent.
- 1827 The Winnebago War occurred, by which the United States gained control of the lead mines.
- 1827 The mining of the lead region had become quite general.
Nation and world
- January 29, 1827 An act of congress was approved authorizing the electors of the territory to elect the members of the legislative council, without submitting names to the president for appointment.
- 1827 Kellogg's trail, a wagon road connecting Galena with Peoria and other settlements in southern Illinois, was opened.