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Danville, Illinois

  • Vermilion County Museum

    Vermilion County Museum is a new building which is a replica of the 1833 county courthouse where Lincoln practiced law from 1841-1859. Exhibits include the Lincoln Law Office in Danville, a schoolhous...
    Vermilion County Museum

  • Vermilion County War Museum

    The 12,800-square ft. military museum is housed in what used to be a Carnegie Library. Their collection contains over 2,000 artifacts and memorabilia from the 1800's to Desert Storm....
    Vermilion County War Museum

  • Lamon House

    The 1840's Lamon House is believed to be the oldest frame residence in the area. It was constructed by Joseph Lamon, cousin of Ward Hill Lamon, Lincoln's law partner and presidential bodyguard....
    Lamon House

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Lake Vermillion

Lake Vermilion is a 1000-acre lake located in Danville. It is a water supply lake and is owned by Aqua Illinois Inc. The Vermilion County Conservation District (V.C.C.D.) maintains the lease on the lake and manages the recreational activities. It is one of Illinois'

Danville, IL Recreation

National Cemetary

Danville, IL Cemeteries

Fithian Home

The Fithian home is a Lincoln site listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 1855 Victorian mansion was the home of Dr. William Fithian, a friend of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln spent 2 nights there in 1858

Danville, IL Historic Homes

Vermilion County Museum

Vermilion County Museum is a new building which is a replica of the 1833 county courthouse where Lincoln practiced law from 1841-1859

Danville, IL Museums

WWI Victory Memorial

The WWI Victory Memorial monument to Vermilion County's World War I veterans was sculpted by Lorado Taft. Its base displays the names of 51

Danville, IL Memorials

Things to do near Danville, IL

Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War Museum

The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War Museum contains a complete set of the "War of the Rebellion: Official record...

Anita Purves Nature Center

Located at the north end of Crystal Lake, the Anita Purves Nature Center is an environmental education facility. The center p...

Charleston Alley Theater

Located in the historic courthouse square. The Charleston Alley Theater is a local theater at it's best. In an intimate setti...

Humiston Woods Nature Preserve

400 acres, woods, hiking, pond, Vermilion River and 15 acres of restored prairie....

Carlinville Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...