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Historic Route 66

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

Dwight, IL Historic Districts

Historical Society Museum

The depot, built in 1916, is now the home of the Dwight Historical Society. The purpose is to preserve the history and culture the pertains to the Dwight area. The museum is listed on the National Register of Historical Sites

Dwight, IL Museums

Prairie Creek Library

The 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 Buildings

Keeley Institute

The Institute for Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation was built in 1876, then closed in approximately 1940

Dwight, IL Historic Buildings

Bank Of Dwight

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 Buildings

Things to do near Dwight, IL

Bond County One Room School Museum

The Bond County One Room School Museum is a living monument to the more than 72 one-story schools throughout the nation that ...

Moss Clydesdale Farm

This family raises and shows some of the largest horses in the world. Clydesdales once did the work of the farm, but now do m...

Skyview Drive-In

The Skyview Drive-In has been continuously operating since 1950. This Route 66 hall of fame site is open daily in the summer ...

Springfield Farm Tours

Tours of hog farms, dairy farms, and farms specializing in corn and soybean production can be arranged....

Historic Courthouse Square

See one of the sites that makes Charleston a remarkable place to visit, Coles County majestic courthouse and discover our his...