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Pontiac, Illinois

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Dargon Park Sculptures

"Seasons of Life" rusty in appearance, standing 25-ft. tall, the three sculptures symbolize the human "changes" or "seasons"

Pontiac, IL Arts

The Jones House

A gothic revival brick house built in 1858

Pontiac, IL Historic Homes

Three Swinging Bridges

Pontiac is the only city in central Illinois with three swinging bridges. One was built in the early 1900'

Pontiac, IL Historic Bridges

Livingston County Courthouse

On the square in downtown Ponitac, the courthouse was built in 1875 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places

Pontiac, IL Historic Courthouses

Catherine V. Yost Museum

The Yost house was built in 1898 by Z. F. Yost. The museum portrays the life of an upper middle class family during the late 1800's and early 1900'

Pontiac, IL Museums

Things to do near Pontiac, IL

Taylorville Chautauqua Auditorium

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

The Windmill

The Windmill was built in 1896 to supply water for the Oughton Estate and its grounds. The windmill was donated to the Villag...

Harris Agricultural Museum

The museum houses the most authentic agricultural display including antique tractors (1922-1937), engines, a 1919 model T-For...

Lincoln Prairie Trail Bike Trail

Downstate's newest paved hike and bike trail follows the historic railbed 15 miles across the prairie....

National Road

Commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, the national Road is the first interstate highway. It created a conduit for pione...