Steam has powered Edgar County autos for centuries

The steam to keep driving foward

By Daniel Briseño daniel@prairiepress.net
Posted 8/28/23

In 1825, the people of Edgar County were mesmerized by resident T.W. Parker with his creation of the county’s first steam-powered vehicle.

The first steam-powered vehicle noted in history …

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