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.
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.
The Bank of Dwight built in 1855, is the oldest business institution in the village. The Greek Classic design building was remodeled in 1974
Dwight, IL Historic BuildingsFamed architech Frank Lloyd Wright designed and engineered this bank in 1905
Dwight, IL ArchitectureThe 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 BuildingsThe Institute for Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation was built in 1876, then closed in approximately 1940
Dwight, IL Historic BuildingsThe 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 Buildings"Seasons of Life" rusty in appearance, standing 25-ft. tall, the three sculptures symbolize the human "changes" or "seasons" ...
Housed in an 1890 Victorian building, the Menard County Museum contains documents, records, clothing and artifacts relating t...
An 1870 Victorian mansion on the National Register with 3 buildings of antique farm machinery and a general store....
The grave site of Ann Rutledge, Abraham Lincoln's first sweetheart, lies in Oakland Cemetary. Her tombstone bears an inscript...
Constructed in 1854 as a church, this Greek Revival building also served as a school house for nearly 50 years. A later addit...