LASR.net Homepage




Menu

Trace your Edgar County roots in the comprehensive, local resource. The library has genealogical tools, manuscripts, books, filmed records, micro-fiche, and computerized data based on Edgar County families. Skilled volunteers will guide and assist you.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Indian Treaty Site

A marker commemorates where two important trails intersected on the prairie - Detroit to St Louis and Peoria to Terre Haute. In 1765

Paris, IL Historic Sites

North Arm

North Arm is the oldest continuously operating Catholic church in the Springfield diocese. Founded in 1817 by 17 families from Kentucky, the journey was blessed by Fr. Theodore Badin, the first Catholic priest ordained in the U.S. The current church was built in 1901

Paris, IL Historic Churches

Vance Park

Opposite the art center and adjcent to City Hall, Vance Park is an extensively landscaped sunken garden featuring a serpentine brick wall from Thomas Jefferson's design at Charlottesville and lions'

Paris, IL Gardens



Things to do near Paris, IL

Faries Park Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Museum Of Christian Heritage and Hall of Recognition

Religious history displays include memorabilia from local area churches past and present....

Pioneer Winery

Located in historic downtown Palestine, the Pioneer Winery features a wide selection of local wines plus accessories and gift...

Catherine V. Yost Museum

The Yost house was built in 1898 by Z. F. Yost. The museum portrays the life of an upper middle class family during the late ...

Richard Bock Sculpture Collection Museum

The Richard Bock Sculpture Collection Museum houses a spectacular collection of renowned sculptor Richard Bock. Many of his s...