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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 MuseumsJim 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 AreasHennepin Canal Parkway - Recreational Trail
The Hennepin Canal Parkway is a 104.5
Geneseo, IL TrailsMcDonough 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 HomesThe 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 TheatresHenry 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 CourthousesWoodlawn Farm - Underground Railroad Site
This Farm was established in 1824
Jacksonville, IL Historic HomesMetamora 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 CourthousesGardner Museum of Architecture
The Gardner Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Place's
Quincy, IL MuseumsCarl 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 Homes