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Taylorville, Illinois

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Christian County Historical Society Museum

Walk through an 1820 log house, the 1839 Christian County courthouse where Lincoln argued cases, an 1854 farmhouse and an 1856 one-room school. Also military weapons of 5 wars, collection of 1800'

Taylorville, IL Museums

Nashville North

Live weekend Country & Western music venue. Operates year-round and features Country & Western music'

Taylorville, IL Opries

Taylorville Chautauqua Auditorium

The Taylorville Chautauqua Auditorium opened August 23, 1914, and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Taylorville, IL Historic Buildings

"The Last Stop" - Lincoln Sculpture

The world's only statue of Abe Lincoln and a pig. The sculpture commemorates Lincoln's bemused request for a "writ of quietus" to calm noisy pigs gathered under the courthouse floor. The "Last Stop" refers to the location on the old 8

Taylorville, IL Arts

Burial Site of "Kay" The Circus Elephant

See the grave and marker of "Kay" of Carson and Barnes Circus and Al G. Kelly and Miller Bros. Circus who died Oct. 21, 1994

Taylorville, IL Cemeteries

Things to do near Taylorville, IL

Jasper County Museum

The Jasper County Museum is located in the Newton Library with special sections that highlight two famous natives, actor, Bur...

Crawford County VFW 4549 Military Museum & Memorial Wall

The remodeled ICCR depot features etched granite memorials to Crawford County veterans. Various military memorabilia are on d...

Curtis Orchard

Curtis Orchard is an 80-acre apple orchard, pumpkin patch, and entertainment farm offering activities for the whole family. O...

Rockome Gardens, LLC

Take a step back to a simpler time as you experience a village that includes an ice cream shop, bakery and unique shops. The ...

WIll Rogers Theatre

An Art Deco style movie theatre named after the famous entertainer. Current films are shown in a comfortable, fun atmosphere...