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Andover, Illinois

  • Jenny Lind Chapel

    As the first community in Henry County, Andover's quaint chapel was endowed by the world famous opera singer Jenny Lind. Built in 1850, this chapel is the "Mother Church" of the former Augustana Luthe...
    Jenny Lind Chapel

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American Woman's League Chapter House

Built in 1911 and listed in the National Register of Historic Sites

Andover, IL Historic Homes

Jenny Lind Chapel

As the first community in Henry County, Andover's quaint chapel was endowed by the world famous opera singer Jenny Lind. Built in 1850, this chapel is the "Mother Church"

Andover, IL Historic Churches

Andover Historical Museum & Grounds

The home of August Rehnstrom was built in 1861 by Eric Berglof and became a temporary haven for Swedish immigrants in the 1860's. On the lawn is a bell from the first two-story school, millstones from the historic Edwards River Mill, and the first post office in Henry County, Illinois in May of 1837

Andover, IL Museums

Things to do near Andover, IL

All Wars Museum

The All Wars Museum is located on the grounds of the Illinois Veterans Home. The free museum honors Illinois veterans and hou...

Shaw Creek Golf Course

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Schuyler Jail Museum and Genealogical Center

Built in 1857 of hand-hewn sandstone, the Schuyler Jail Museum is a fascinating showcase of pioneer life on the Illinois fron...

Kaufman Park Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Bishop Hill State Historic Site

Bishop Hill was the site of a utopian religious community founded in 1846 by Swedish pietist Eric Janson (1808-1850) and his ...