Explore Henry County
Hennepin Canal Parkway - Recreational Trail
The Hennepin Canal Parkway is a 104.5
Geneseo, IL TrailsHenry County Court House
The stately Henry County courthouse was built in 1878. The main courtroom ceiling is decorated with murals depicting the principal communities of the county and the judges bench is fine natural finished oak. One of Illinois'
Cambridge, IL Historic CourthousesJenny Lind Chapel
As the first community in Henry County, Andover's quaint chapel was endowed by the world famous opera singer Jenny Lind. Built in 1850, this chapel is the "Mother Church"
Andover, IL Historic ChurchesRyan's Historic Round Barn
The historic barn was built in 1910 to house Dr. Ryan's 50
Kewanee, IL Historic BarnsAndover Historical Museum & Grounds
The home of August Rehnstrom was built in 1861 by Eric Berglof and became a temporary haven for Swedish immigrants in the 1860's. On the lawn is a bell from the first two-story school, millstones from the historic Edwards River Mill, and the first post office in Henry County, Illinois in May of 1837
Andover, IL MuseumsAmerican Woman's League Chapter House
Built in 1911 and listed in the National Register of Historic Sites
Andover, IL Historic HomesAtkinson Historical Society Museum
This historical society museum has diplays and entertaining stories about the people and history of Atkinson, the Hennepin Canal, Rolle Bolle and Henry County. Full of historical information!
Atkinson, IL MuseumsGeneseo Historical Museum
The historic double home features 27 rooms and 9,000 square feet to display the museum's collections. See the general store, dentist office, children'
Geneseo, IL MuseumsBishop Hill State Historic Site
Bishop Hill was the site of a utopian religious community founded in 1846 by Swedish pietist Eric Janson (1808-1850) and his followers. Many consider the Jansonist emigration as the beginning of Swedish America. Bishop Hill is a National Historic Landmark. The restored village has 5
Bishop Hill, IL Museums