Whiteside County, IL

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 Buildings

Asa Crook Home

Asa Crook's home was the first two-story, frame house built in 1839 by Whiteside County'

Prophetstown, IL Historic Homes

Dillon 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 Homes

Civil 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 Monuments

Civil 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 Artifacts

Martin 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 Museums

Ronald Reagan Birthplace

The apartment where Ronald Reagan was born has been restored and decorated in the 1900'

Tampico, IL Historic Homes

Selmi's Pumpkin World

Rock Falls, IL Farm Life

New River Model Railroad Museum

Model trains operate on a 36'x30' layout, featuring HO scale Chesapeake & Ohio RR in the 1950'

Sterling, IL Railroad History

Albany Historic Indian Mounds

One of the most important archaeological sites in Illinois, Albany Mounds contains evidence of continuous human habitation over the last 10,000 years. I-80 to Hwy 84

Albany, IL Archaeology

Rock River Valley Self Help Enterprises, Inc. Happy Trails

Happy Trails is situated on 5 acres with walking paths, water gardens, a green house, 5

Sterling, IL Gardens

Lincoln Highway

National scenic byway, quick 2-day excursion. On March 20, 1915, the first Complete Official Road Guide of the Lincoln Highway was produced. The highway started in New York City'

Fulton, IL Scenic Byways