Experience the history of the second of the famous debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas. It was at this site on August 27, 1858 that the Freeport Doctrine, an important statement regarding slavery and state's rights, was established.
This historic movie theater built in 1922 features first-run movies daily on six screens. The Lindo Theatre, designed by world famous Chicago architects and brothers, C.W. Rapp and George L. Rapp, opened on April 17, 1922. John Dittman, owner of several other Freeport theatres, constructed it.
Freeport, IL Historic TheatresThis lovely museum is housed in an Italianate home built by Oscar and Malvina Taylor in 1857. The Taylor home was the social center of Freeport in its time and is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Freeport, IL MuseumsOperated by the Stephenson County antique engine club, which also operates the Silver Creek and Stephenson Railroad. Offers 28
Freeport, IL MuseumsThe Civil War Soldiers Monument on the southwest corner was dedicated in 1871 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. It is made of Joliet marble with a 12-foot square base and is 83
Freeport, IL MemorialsFor model railroad aficionados, and everyone else who ever enjoyed model trains, this model railroad is a 103' by 24'
Freeport, IL Railroad HistoryCourse Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...
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Operated by the Stephenson County antique engine club, which also operates the Silver Creek and Stephenson Railroad. Offers 2...
Model trains are in operation on a detailed scenic railroad. Experience the glory days of mainline railroading....
The Opera House functions as a community oriented facility, bringing theatre, lectures, recitals, style shows, weddings and a...