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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

The Windmill

The Windmill was built in 1896 to supply water for the Oughton Estate and its grounds. The windmill was donated to the Village of Dwight in 2001

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

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

Things to do near Dwight, IL

Jungle "O" Fun

Children's indoor playground with 21-foot, 3-story soft play system, slides, ball pits and air bounce. ...

Anderson Prairie

Anderson Prairie is a 25-acre wildlife park featuring remnants of the original tallgrass Illinois prairiie. A butterfly house...

Prairie Creek Library

The Prairie Creek Library was built in 1896 as a carriage house and later transformed into a treatment and recreation buildin...

Lincoln School Museum - Martinsville

A restored one room schoolhouse, the Lincoln School Museum - Martinsville offers tours and field trips....

Tribute to Farmers Monument

This impressive, black granite piece located on the grounds of Vandalia's Tourist Information Center is a tribute to prairie ...