Explore Livingston County
Historic Route 66
Built in the 1920's, Route 66, also known as "The Mother Road," brought many people through Dwight on their way west looking for a more prosperous life. The road has evolved over the years to today's I-55
Dwight, IL Historic DistrictsLivingston County Courthouse
On the square in downtown Ponitac, the courthouse was built in 1875 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Pontiac, IL Historic CourthousesFirst National Bank of Dwight
Famed architech Frank Lloyd Wright designed and engineered this bank in 1905
Dwight, IL ArchitectureHistorical Society Museum
The depot, built in 1916, is now the home of the Dwight Historical Society. The purpose is to preserve the history and culture the pertains to the Dwight area. The museum is listed on the National Register of Historical Sites
Dwight, IL MuseumsPrairie Creek Library
The Prairie Creek Library was built in 1896 as a carriage house and later transformed into a treatment and recreation building for the Keeley Institute. The building has been on the National Registry of Historic Places,since 1980
Dwight, IL Historic BuildingsLittle White Schoolhouse Museum
Constructed in 1854 as a church, this Greek Revival building also served as a school house for nearly 50
Owego, IL Historic SchoolhousesLivingston County War Museum
The Livingston County War Museum / Dal Estes Education Center presents displays from World War I to the present - 1st world war, 2
Pontiac, IL MuseumsThree Swinging Bridges
Pontiac is the only city in central Illinois with three swinging bridges. One was built in the early 1900'
Pontiac, IL Historic BridgesThe Windmill
The Windmill was built in 1896 to supply water for the Oughton Estate and its grounds. The windmill was donated to the Village of Dwight in 2001
Dwight, IL Historic BuildingsDargon Park Sculptures
"Seasons of Life" rusty in appearance, standing 25-ft. tall, the three sculptures symbolize the human "changes" or "seasons"
Pontiac, IL Arts