Admission: Free
Hours: M-F: 8am-4:30pm. Closed major holidays.
Address:
1900 E. Main St.
Phone:
217-554-4550
Come visit us in Danville, Illinois
The Fithian home is a Lincoln site listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 1855 Victorian mansion was the home of Dr. William Fithian, a friend of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln spent 2 nights there in 1858
Danville, IL Historic HomesThe WWI Victory Memorial monument to Vermilion County's World War I veterans was sculpted by Lorado Taft. Its base displays the names of 51
Danville, IL MemorialsLake Vermilion is a 1000-acre lake located in Danville. It is a water supply lake and is owned by Aqua Illinois Inc. The Vermilion County Conservation District (V.C.C.D.) maintains the lease on the lake and manages the recreational activities. It is one of Illinois'
Danville, IL RecreationThe VA Medical Center was established by an Act of Congress in 1896
Danville, IL Historic BuildingsRosehill Cemetery contains the grave of mayor B.F. Stevenson, founder of the G.A.R. Other notable graves are of Peter Lukins ...
The National Cemetary is located on the grounds of the VA Medical Center. Entrance off E. Main St. Can be found near the Army...
Bronze markers give biographical information about prominent citizens from the earliest history of the community. Every fall,...
The grave site of Ann Rutledge, Abraham Lincoln's first sweetheart, lies in Oakland Cemetary. Her tombstone bears an inscript...