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Chaplin Creek Historic Village


category : Museums
Home of the Franklin Grove Area Historical Society, Chaplin Creek is an evolving prairie community set in the 1835-1895 period, featuring restored buildings from the area.


Admission: Free
Hours: Saturday and Sunday:10am-4pm. Or by appointment. Closed major holidays.
Address: 1715 Whitney Rd.
Phone: 815-456-2382
Our Website:www.franklingroveil.org
Wheelchair Accessible Facility

Come visit us in Franklin Grove, Illinois

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Chaplin Creek Historic Village

Home of the Franklin Grove Area Historical Society, Chaplin Creek is an evolving prairie community set in the 1835-1895

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