Explore Whiteside County
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 BuildingsCivil 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 ArtifactsDillon 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 HomesMartin 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 MuseumsCivil 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 MonumentsAsa Crook Home
Asa Crook's home was the first two-story, frame house built in 1839 by Whiteside County'
Prophetstown, IL Historic HomesProphetstown Historical Museum
Prophetstown is named for the Indian prophet Wa-bo-kie-shiek (White Cloud), the advisor to Black Hawk during the 1832
Prophetstown, IL MuseumsLong's Garden
Walk-through gardens, many 15-20 years old. Nursery selling 170 different ornamental grasses, trees, and shrubs.
Fulton, IL GardensNew River Model Railroad Museum
Model trains operate on a 36'x30' layout, featuring HO scale Chesapeake & Ohio RR in the 1950'
Sterling, IL Railroad History