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Edgar Lee Masters Memorial Museum
In memory of American poet, Edgar Lee Masters, author of, “The Spoon River Anthology”. Memorabilia of his life and works are displayed in the house where he lived as a young boy.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- T-S: 10am-noon & 1pm-3pm
- Address
- Eighth & Jackson Streets
- Phone
- 217-632-7363
- Map
- Get Directions →
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