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This lovely museum is housed in an Italianate home built by Oscar and Malvina Taylor in 1857. The Taylor home was the social center of Freeport in its time and is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Lindo Theater

This historic movie theater built in 1922 features first-run movies daily on six screens. The Lindo Theatre, designed by world famous Chicago architects and brothers, C.W. Rapp and George L. Rapp, opened on April 17, 1922. John Dittman, owner of several other Freeport theatres, constructed it.

Freeport, IL Historic Theatres

Stephenson County Historical Society Museum

This lovely museum is housed in an Italianate home built by Oscar and Malvina Taylor in 1857. The Taylor home was the social center of Freeport in its time and is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Freeport, IL Museums

Lincoln-Douglas Debate Square

Experience the history of the second of the famous debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas. It was at this site on August 27, 1858 that the Freeport Doctrine, an important statement regarding slavery and state'

Freeport, IL Historic Sites

Soldiers Memorials

The Civil War Soldiers Monument on the southwest corner was dedicated in 1871 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. It is made of Joliet marble with a 12-foot square base and is 83

Freeport, IL Memorials


Things to do near Freeport, IL

German Valley Historical Museum

The German Valley Historical Museum features displays relating to the history of German Valley, including items from the Ostf...

Von Bergens Country Market

Vegetables of all kinds where you can see them grow. Fall - farm animals, pumpkin picking, train ride, decorations, craft cor...

Country Cabin Orchard and Nursery

U-pick apple orchard with 8 varieties. Also includes a petting zoo, gift shop, wagon rides, pumpkin patch, Christmas trees, d...

Crystal Lake Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Rock River Valley Self Help Enterprises, Inc. Happy Trails

Happy Trails is situated on 5 acres with walking paths, water gardens, a green house, 5 hole miniture golf, swings, and garde...