Niles history goes back before its incorporation in 1899. It was first settled by Potawatomi Indians in the 1700s. The first pioneers were mainly German, settling in this area because of the rich farmland and its low cost. The vicinity of Milwaukee Avenue and Touhy Avenue became known as Dutchman's Point circa 1830s.
The Marshall Islands, officially the Republic of the Marshall Islands (Marshallese: AolepÄn AorÅkin MÌ§ajeÄ¼), is an island country located near the equator in the Pacific Ocean, slightly west of the International Date Line.
History of the Marshall Islands. Timetable of the islands history. The Marshall Islands - An Electronic Library & Archive of Primary Sources. In-depth information about culture and society, environment, arts, history, health, politics and the economy of the Marshall Islands.