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The Genealogical Society is a research area where you can find history on your family background, computers, microfilm and microfiche, books and a copy machine, we can also do research that'
Taylorville, IL GenealogyThe world's only statue of Abe Lincoln and a pig. The sculpture commemorates Lincoln's bemused request for a "writ of quietus" to calm noisy pigs gathered under the courthouse floor. The "Last Stop" refers to the location on the old 8
Taylorville, IL ArtsThe Taylorville Chautauqua Auditorium opened August 23, 1914, and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Taylorville, IL Historic BuildingsWalk through an 1820 log house, the 1839 Christian County courthouse where Lincoln argued cases, an 1854 farmhouse and an 1856 one-room school. Also military weapons of 5 wars, collection of 1800'
Taylorville, IL MuseumsSee the grave and marker of "Kay" of Carson and Barnes Circus and Al G. Kelly and Miller Bros. Circus who died Oct. 21, 1994
Taylorville, IL Cemeterieshe Southwestern Farm and Home Museum is a living memorial that offers an insight into rural and farming life. Exhibits includ...
Learn of the Lincoln and Douglas debate and of unique country architecture....
The Abraham Lincoln Long Nine Museum has electronic audio narrated dioramas that depict Abe the railsplitter, the self-taught...
Visit this log home village from the early 1800's, including a blacksmith shop, church and schoolhouse....
A cornucopia of Civil War memorabilia, including "Tinytype" by Civil War photographer Matthew Brandy is exhibited in the Gran...