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Trace your Edgar County roots in the comprehensive, local resource. The library has genealogical tools, manuscripts, books, filmed records, micro-fiche, and computerized data based on Edgar County families. Skilled volunteers will guide and assist you.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Pumpkin Works

9 mazes, bon fires, hayrack rides, artisan gifts, 50 varities of pumpkins, gourds, indian corn. 7 Mazes (adult challenging) 5 mazes (wheelchair accessible)bonfires (appointment only) school tours available (appointment only) please no pets!

Paris, IL Mazes

English Farm

As you drive by this farm, your eye is drawn upward to a towering brick structure near the modern brick home. The building, erected around 1913

Paris, IL Historic Buildings

Vance Park

Opposite the art center and adjcent to City Hall, Vance Park is an extensively landscaped sunken garden featuring a serpentine brick wall from Thomas Jefferson's design at Charlottesville and lions'

Paris, IL Gardens

Edgar County Historical Society

Compare pioneer and Victorian lifestyle when you visit the log cabin and brick Italianate home. An exhibition gallery and program space in an adjacent building features rotating exhibits of the society'

Paris, IL Museums


Things to do near Paris, IL

Sculpture on the Avenue

Twenty-six pieces of outdoor sculpture by Midwest artists are exhibited on the Avenues of downtown Effingham. The exhibit cha...

Illinois Amish Interpretive Center

The first museum in Illinois dedicated to the Amish culture. Traces the history of the Amish religion and provides an extensi...

Fairview Drive-In in Newton

One of only 12 remaining Drive-In Theatres in Illinois, this complex features new shows April - September each weekend....

Scovill Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...