Iuka Township
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The land that is now Iuka was previously part of the Northwest Territory in 1787.  By 1818, Illinois was admitted as a state and the land was sold or granted to certain people.

John B Middleton was given 3 sections, 17-19, 2 of which he deeded to his sons.  In 1856 they plotted lots for the village which was named Middleton.

In 1867, the town became incorporated and was renamed Iuka.  Soldiers who fought in the battle of Iuka and Corinth, Mississippi, asked that it be named Iuka.   Iuka is part of the longer version
Ish-ta-(ki-yu-ka-)tubbe.  This name was listed as an edorser for the treaty of Pontitock Creek, Oct. 1832.

The first settlers were Patrick Conor, Leonard  P Pyles, Thomas L Middleton and Mr. Jamison.  More were to follow shortly after.

The first school was about 1841 taught by Cinthia Cooper. 
The first Justice of Peace was Solomon Smith and the first doctor was Dr. Joseph Irwin.

As the town grew many more doctors and lawyers came to practice.

The Lutherans organized and built a church in 1870.

In 1881, a resort (Rose Lake) became known for its medicinal waters.  John A Phillips built a hotel which drew in many visitors to Tinkler Springs.

By the early 1900's Iuka would have 5 general stores, 2 hat shops, 3 resteraunts, a drug store, bakery, bank, a lumber yard, a butcher shop, a creamery, 2 implemental stores, 2 hotels, and 4 churches.

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