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Woodlawn Farm - Underground Railroad Site
This Farm was established in 1824
Jacksonville, IL Historic HomesCarl Sandburg State Historic Site
Galesburg is the birth place and burial site of the internationally known writer, Carl Sandburg. The Visitor Center contains a museum, a museum shop, a small theater where several informative videos about Carl Sandburg are shown and a renovated "barn"
Galesburg, IL Historic HomesFunk Prarie Home
The Pre-civil war, Victorian home of Illinois Senator and director of the Chicago Stock Yards, Lafayette Funk, lets visitors explore the lifestyle of a pioneering prairie family in the 1800\'
Shirley, IL MuseumsGovernor Duncan Home
Amidst the untamed beauty and savagery of the Illinois Prairie sprang the elegance and grace of the Duncan Mansion, the home of Gov. Joseph Duncan. Built in 1834 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Jacksonville, IL Historic HomesHenry County Court House
The stately Henry County courthouse was built in 1878. The main courtroom ceiling is decorated with murals depicting the principal communities of the county and the judges bench is fine natural finished oak. One of Illinois'
Cambridge, IL Historic CourthousesMcDonough County Courthouse
The historical McDonough County Courthouse was built in 1872 for $155,000
Macomb, IL Historic CourthousesDavid Davis Mansion
This 19th Century mansion was the home of United States Supreme Court Justice, David Davis, mentor to Abraham Lincoln. The mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1872. Several annual Festivals include the Glorious Garden Walk and Mr. Lincoln's Birthday.
Bloomington, IL Historic HomesGardner Museum of Architecture
The Gardner Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Place's
Quincy, IL MuseumsHennepin Canal Parkway - Recreational Trail
The Hennepin Canal Parkway is a 104.5
Geneseo, IL TrailsThe Orpheum Theatre
The restored vaudeville Orpheum Theatre, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a monument to the spirit of Galesburg and Knox County - a love of history, the arts and community. Described as "a veritable house of enchantment" when it opened its doors on August 19, 1916
Galesburg, IL Historic TheatresFunk Gem & Mineral Museum
Located at the Funk Prairie Home, this is the largest single person display of rare gems, minerals, fossils and lapidary art in the state; a true hidden treasure!
Shirley, IL Museums