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The famous Lincoln The Debater Statue was designed by Leonard Crunelle of Chicago and was presented to Freeport at the 71st anniversary of the Lincoln-Douglas Debate on Aug. 27, 1929, by local industrialist, W. T. Rawleigh.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Lindo Theater

This historic movie theater built in 1922 features first-run movies daily on six screens. The Lindo Theatre, designed by world famous Chicago architects and brothers, C.W. Rapp and George L. Rapp, opened on April 17, 1922. John Dittman, owner of several other Freeport theatres, constructed it.

Freeport, IL Historic Theatres

Stephenson County Historical Society Museum

This lovely museum is housed in an Italianate home built by Oscar and Malvina Taylor in 1857. The Taylor home was the social center of Freeport in its time and is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Freeport, IL Museums


Lincoln-Douglas Debate Square

Experience the history of the second of the famous debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas. It was at this site on August 27, 1858 that the Freeport Doctrine, an important statement regarding slavery and state'

Freeport, IL Historic Sites

Old River School Historic District

Includes original Freeport and the city's first street, Monterey. In later years, the area was known as the "Gold Coast". Numerous old and architecturally significant structures are in the district, including Freeport'

Freeport, IL Historic Districts

Things to do near Freeport, IL

Camp Grant Museum

Camp Grant Museum is a museum of postcards, pictures and memorabilia of the U.S. Army's World War I and II induction and trai...

Chicago Great Western Railway Depot Museum

The Elizabeth Historical Society Depot Museum exhibits Chicago Great Western Railway and local artifacts. Gift shop. ...

Lakemoor Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...

Selmi's Pumpkin World

Pumpkins, haunted house, little spooks house, corn maze, animals, and much more....

70 metre Ski Jump

70 metre high ski scaffold high on a hill overlooking Fox River Grove and beyond. Also 4 smaller scaffolds for training. Memb...