Explore Whiteside County
Authentic Dutch Windmill
Fulton's authentic Dutch windmill, "De Immigrant", was prefabricated in the Netherlands and erected by Dutch craftsmen. The windmill sits on the flood control dike right in the heart of the city. The windmill is fully operational. The entire head (or cap)
Fulton, IL Historic BuildingsCivil War Cannon
The Brass Naval War Cannon is a US Navy-3 inch howitzer mounted on a naval field carriage. This weapon was introduced to service in 1876
Prophetstown, IL ArtifactsDillon Home Museum
Built in 1858, a Victorian Italianate design, the Dillon home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, October 8, 1980. The home features the history of the Dillon family and their company, Northwestern Steel &
Sterling, IL Historic HomesAsa Crook Home
Asa Crook's home was the first two-story, frame house built in 1839 by Whiteside County'
Prophetstown, IL Historic HomesCivil War Monument
A Civil War Monument of a lone Civil War soldier stands near the entrance of Riverside Cemetery on East Third Street. The Monument commemorates four major battles;
Prophetstown, IL MonumentsMartin House Museum
The Fulton Historical Society is located in this Cival War-era home donated to the city by Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Martin. Stained Glass Windows Walnut bench seating Walnut Staircase Fulton Memorabilia Collection - including items made by Fulton Patent Novelty Lincoln Highway Room
Fulton, IL MuseumsHeritage Canyon
Heritage Canyon is a 12-acre quarry that houses a restored and furnished mid-1800's settlement with paths through wooded hillsides, a church, a one room school house, a doctor's office, swinging bridge and much more. A must see!
Fulton, IL MuseumsProphetstown Historical Museum
Prophetstown is named for the Indian prophet Wa-bo-kie-shiek (White Cloud), the advisor to Black Hawk during the 1832
Prophetstown, IL Museums