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The Christian County Coal Mine Museum features the history of and memorabilia pertaining to coal mining in Christian County. Visit the coal miner monument on the courthouse lawn.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Burial Site of "Kay" The Circus Elephant

See the grave and marker of "Kay" of Carson and Barnes Circus and Al G. Kelly and Miller Bros. Circus who died Oct. 21, 1994

Taylorville, IL Cemeteries

Taylorville Chautauqua Auditorium

The Taylorville Chautauqua Auditorium opened August 23, 1914, and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Taylorville, IL Historic Buildings


"The Last Stop" - Lincoln Sculpture

The world's only statue of Abe Lincoln and a pig. The sculpture commemorates Lincoln's bemused request for a "writ of quietus" to calm noisy pigs gathered under the courthouse floor. The "Last Stop" refers to the location on the old 8

Taylorville, IL Arts

Christian County Genealogical Society

The Genealogical Society is a research area where you can find history on your family background, computers, microfilm and microfiche, books and a copy machine, we can also do research that'

Taylorville, IL Genealogy

Things to do near Taylorville, IL

Champaign County Historical Museum

The Champaign County Historical Museum is housed in the beautifully restored Cattle Bank and showcases more than 100 yearrs o...

Moultrie County Courthouse

Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995, many murals depicting industry and many documents are on d...

Fairbury Echoes Museum

The Fairbury Echoes Museum features a Fairbury room and exhibits that change periodically. ...

Sculpture on the Avenue

Twenty-six pieces of outdoor sculpture by Midwest artists are exhibited on the Avenues of downtown Effingham. The exhibit cha...

Shelby Country Club

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