Face-to-face with family history in Long Grove

Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
Posted 10/27/26

Many Long Grove residents will recognize the Brownlie name. The town was founded by James and Alexander Brownlie Jr., who built the historic sod house and barn that still stand today. What they may not realize is there are still Brownlie descendants who view the entire town as a tangible link to their family history.

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