Whiteside County, IL

Authentic Dutch Windmill

Fulton's authentic Dutch windmill, "De Immigrant", was prefabricated in the Netherlands and erected by Dutch craftsmen. The windmill sits on the flood control dike right in the heart of the city. The windmill is fully operational. The entire head (or cap)

Fulton, IL Historic Buildings

Asa Crook Home

Asa Crook's home was the first two-story, frame house built in 1839 by Whiteside County'

Prophetstown, IL Historic Homes

Civil War Monument

A Civil War Monument of a lone Civil War soldier stands near the entrance of Riverside Cemetery on East Third Street. The Monument commemorates four major battles;

Prophetstown, IL Monuments

Civil War Cannon

The Brass Naval War Cannon is a US Navy-3 inch howitzer mounted on a naval field carriage. This weapon was introduced to service in 1876

Prophetstown, IL Artifacts

Martin House Museum

The Fulton Historical Society is located in this Cival War-era home donated to the city by Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Martin. Stained Glass Windows Walnut bench seating Walnut Staircase Fulton Memorabilia Collection - including items made by Fulton Patent Novelty Lincoln Highway Room

Fulton, IL Museums

Dillon Home Museum

Built in 1858, a Victorian Italianate design, the Dillon home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, October 8, 1980. The home features the history of the Dillon family and their company, Northwestern Steel &

Sterling, IL Historic Homes

Heritage Canyon

Heritage Canyon is a 12-acre quarry that houses a restored and furnished mid-1800's settlement with paths through wooded hillsides, a church, a one room school house, a doctor's office, swinging bridge and much more. A must see!

Fulton, IL Museums

U.S. Lock & Dam 13

Fulton, IL Structural Landmarks

Ronald Reagan Birthplace

The apartment where Ronald Reagan was born has been restored and decorated in the 1900'

Tampico, IL Historic Homes

Sherwood Forest

Christmas tree forest with decorations, lighting is pretty. Variety of animals:

Prophetstown, IL Farm Life

Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society Museum

Sterling, IL Museums

Lincoln Highway

National scenic byway, quick 2-day excursion. On March 20, 1915, the first Complete Official Road Guide of the Lincoln Highway was produced. The highway started in New York City'

Fulton, IL Scenic Byways