LOMBARD — In February, someone new joined Facebook. He walked the streets of Babcock's Grove, Lombard's original name, years before computers, Internet or even electricity.

Since Col. William Rattle Plum made his triumphant return to modern-day Lombard, he's peppered his page with historic facts and photos, along with commentary about the modern things he's discovered in recent weeks.

"I'd say the historical society is really applauding and enjoying the Facebook page," said Leslie Sulla, president of the Lombard Historical Society's Board of Management.