The VA Medical Center was established by an Act of Congress in 1896 by Danville native, Joseph G. Cannon, a member of the House of Representatives, to house Civil War veterans. The center offers care for hundreds of veterans, and includes housing for senior citizens.
Founded in 1974, Kennekuk County Park is 3000 acres in size and is located five miles west of Danville. It is bordered on the west by the Middle Fork National Scenic River and the Middle Fork State Wildlife Area (3000 acres). Kickapoo State Park (3000 acres)
Danville, IL Recreation ParksThe 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 HomesThe 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'
Danville, IL MuseumsVermilion County Museum is a new building which is a replica of the 1833 county courthouse where Lincoln practiced law from 1841-1859
Danville, IL MuseumsThe 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 MemorialsCourse Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...
Formerly a private residence, the Hoiles-Davis Museum is now home to an extensive collection of Civil War and WW1 memorbilia,...
This 9 ton cannon, used in WW II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, stands alongside Veterans Parkway in honor of the men a...
The Christian County Coal Mine Museum features the history of and memorabilia pertaining to coal mining in Christian County. ...