Honors William "Tutty" Baker, the founder of Freeport. Tutty came to this area, which was home to the Winnebago Indians, in 1835. He built a trading post along the banks of the Pecatonica River and offered travelers free ferry rides.
Honors William "Tutty" Baker, the founder of Freeport. Tutty came to this area, which was home to the Winnebago Indians, in 1835. He built a trading post along the banks of the Pecatonica River and offered travelers free ferry rides.
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 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 MemorialsOperated by the Stephenson County antique engine club, which also operates the Silver Creek and Stephenson Railroad. Offers 28
Freeport, IL MuseumsExperience 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'
Freeport, IL Historic SitesIn the Mighty Richland Players Dinner Theater, those fair and strong will treat you to a great meal and a humorous story with...
The Rockford Area has many machine tool companies that are available for tours. Contact John Groh at the Rockford Area Conven...
Visitors from around the world enjoy researching highway information in this restored 1860 dry goods store built by Abe Linco...
Built in 1939, this building has been preserved, renovated and improved with modern handicapped restrooms, elevator, catering...
Our pumpkin farm offers fall decorations, farm animals, hayrides, corn maze, haunted barn, and fun!...