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Taylorville IL 62568
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Attractions and Upcoming Events


"The Last Stop" - Lincoln Sculpture

The 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 Arts

Taylorville Chautauqua Auditorium

The Taylorville Chautauqua Auditorium opened August 23, 1914, and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Taylorville, IL Historic Buildings

Christian County Historical Society Museum

Walk 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 Museums

Burial Site of "Kay" The Circus Elephant

See 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 Cemeteries

Things to do near Taylorville, IL

Orpheum Children's Museum

The Orpheum Children's Museum is a hands on science museum that allows children to interact and explore their surroundings. I...

Norton Knolls Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...

Casey Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Charleston Country Club

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

Pike's Peak Ocean to Ocean Road

One of the first transcontinental highways. It is one of the most unchanged of all early highways. Get a map to travel the Ed...