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Bishop Hill was the site of a utopian religious community founded in 1846 by Swedish pietist Eric Janson (1808-1850) and his followers. Many consider the Jansonist emigration as the beginning of Swedish America. Bishop Hill is a National Historic Landmark. The restored village has 5 museums, 3 restaurants, 1 Bed and Breakfast and 20 unique gift shops.

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Bishop Hill State Historic Site

Bishop Hill was the site of a utopian religious community founded in 1846 by Swedish pietist Eric Janson (1808-1850) and his followers. Many consider the Jansonist emigration as the beginning of Swedish America. Bishop Hill is a National Historic Landmark. The restored village has 5

Bishop Hill, IL Museums

Henry County Historical Museum

Garments, tools, gadgets and furnishings of the late 19th Century. Enjoy detailed exhibits, the one room school house, doctor's and dentist's offices the war room, restored ag implements, machinery, an authentic windmill & hog house exhibits.

Bishop Hill, IL Museums

Things to do near Bishop Hill, IL

Shaw Creek Golf Course

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Ocean Farm

Ocean Farm is working to make a harmonious place where nature and agriculture complement each other. A contour strip rotation...

Laurel Greens Public Golfers Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Pettengill - Mormon House Museum

The Pettengill-Morron House Museum was built by Moses Pettengill in 1868 in the Second Empire architectural style; the house ...

Matthew T. Scott Home

Visit the Traditional Victorian home of Matthew T. Scott, a well-known agriculturalist, and his wife Julia Green, one of the ...