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Griggsville, Pike Co IL

Griggsville Landing during the "Flood" June 1908 - contributed by Delaine Donaldson

"The Martin Condo" Home of the Purple Martin Birds Photo by Billie Browning

The Purple Martin Birds are a fixture in Griggsville IL. They help to keep down the terrible mosquito problem plaguing this area. The Purple Martin fends off the bugs. In 1962 the Jaycees commissioned a manufacturer to make dream homes for the birds. Mr. J. L. Wade is probably the most qualified nature love in the business and knows everything there is to know about these fascinating birds. These homes were positioned along Quincy Street, which is now known as Purple Martin Boulevard. The Martins go home to Brazil in the winter time and come back to visit us every spring. It is said that the Purple Martin can eat about 2000 mosquitos a day.

Contributed by Delaine Donaldson

John Donovan Furniture, Stoves, Tinware Pike IL Contributed by Delaine Donaldson

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