North Arm is the oldest continuously operating Catholic church in the Springfield diocese. Founded in 1817 by 17 families from Kentucky, the journey was blessed by Fr. Theodore Badin, the first Catholic priest ordained in the U.S. The current church was built in 1901
Paris, IL Historic Churches9 mazes, bon fires, hayrack rides, artisan gifts, 50 varities of pumpkins, gourds, indian corn. 7 Mazes (adult challenging) 5 mazes (wheelchair accessible)bonfires (appointment only) school tours available (appointment only) please no pets!
Paris, IL MazesA marker commemorates where two important trails intersected on the prairie - Detroit to St Louis and Peoria to Terre Haute. In 1765
Paris, IL Historic SitesLocated at the north end of Crystal Lake, the Anita Purves Nature Center is an environmental education facility. The center p...
Abraham Lincoln's aunt was buried in Ogden County cemetary in 1876 after living a long life in Edgar County....
The century old First Presbyterian Church houses the Fayette County Museum. Found here are early American items dating back t...
Artistic talent is showcased on a wall mural decorating a building on this quaint small town's square. The first mural at Ill...