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Funk 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 MuseumsPrarie Aviation Museum
Highlights the History of Aviation from the Wright Brothers to Illinois Astronauts. View or take a ride in the restored legendary DC-3 that has assumed a place of honor as one of only seven aircraft listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Bloomington, IL AviationDavid 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 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 HomesHennepin Canal Parkway - Recreational Trail
The Hennepin Canal Parkway is a 104.5
Geneseo, IL TrailsJim Edgar Panther Creek SFWA
A 26-square mile tract situated in the gently rolling countryside of west-central Illinois, Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area (JEPC) is one of the Department'
Chandlerville, IL Wildlife AreasThe 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 TheatresMcDonough County Courthouse
The historical McDonough County Courthouse was built in 1872 for $155,000
Macomb, IL Historic CourthousesGardner Museum of Architecture
The Gardner Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Place's
Quincy, IL MuseumsCentral Congregational Church
The Central Congregational Church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was erected in 1898
Galesburg, IL Historic ChurchesMetamora Courthouse
Built in 1845, this building served as the center of county government until the county seat was moved to Eureka in 1896. It is one of the two surviving courthouses on the historic 8th Judicial Circuit traveled by Abraham Lincoln.
Metamora, IL Historic Courthouses