History · Allen

Allen’s history is
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The public archives hold no old photos of Allen. The rest are in attics, shoeboxes and the historical society. Help start the collection.

1823established
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The Town of Allen was founded in 1823, formed from part of the Town of Angelica. In 1829 more territory was added from the Town of Birdsall.

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2000
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Then & now

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