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Aurora was laid out in 1819 by Jesse L. Holman, trustee for the Aurora Association for Internal Improvements. Judge Holman was an early statesman, preacher, educator, and federal justice. His son, U.S. Congressman William S. Holman, served this district for many years and was called the Watchdog of the Treasury.
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