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Fithian Home
The Fithian home is a Lincoln site listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 1855 Victorian mansion was the home of Dr. William Fithian, a friend of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln spent 2 nights there in 1858
Danville, IL Historic HomesForest Glen County Preserve
At Forest Glen Preserve visitors can stroll through the #3 ranked arboretum in the state, a 40-acre restored tall-grass prairie, a recreated pioneer homestead or take a look at the big view from the park's 72
Westville, IL Nature PreservesKennekuk County Park
Founded in 1974, Kennekuk County Park is 3000 acres in size and is located five miles west of Danville. It is bordered on the west by the Middle Fork National Scenic River and the Middle Fork State Wildlife Area (3000 acres). Kickapoo State Park (3000 acres)
Danville, IL Recreation ParksMann's Chapel
Mann's Chapel is the oldest church in Vermilion County. It was constructed in 1857
Rossville, IL Historic ChurchesVermilion County War Museum
The 12,800-square ft. military museum is housed in what used to be a Carnegie Library. Their collection contains over 2,000 artifacts and memorabilia from the 1800'
Danville, IL MuseumsKickapoo State Park
Once a scarred wasteland ravaged by turn-of-the-century strip-mine operations, Kickapoo State State Recreation Area's 2,842 acres now provide an outdoor playground with something to appeal to every member of the family. Twenty two deep water ponds, ranging in size from 0.2 of an acre to 57
Oakwood, IL State ParksHarry "Babe" Woodyard State Natural Area
The Woodyard area, named after late state legislator, Harry "Babe" Woodyard, is the county's newest park. Its 1043
Oakwood, IL Nature PreservesSalt Kettle Rest Area
The Salt Kettle Rest Area is accessible from the westbound lands of I-74
Oakwood, IL Historic Sites