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This Farm was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker, who bought land east of Jacksonville, and built a cabin for their growing family and four cabins for free black families and later hid fleeing slaves there. Tours by appointment.

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Governor Duncan Home

Amidst the untamed beauty and savagery of the Illinois Prairie sprang the elegance and grace of the Duncan Mansion, the home of Gov. Joseph Duncan. Built in 1834 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Jacksonville, IL Historic Homes

Downtown Jacksonville Handpainted Murals

Completed in the Summer of 2006, these murals were handpainted by over 50 sign painters and graphic artists from as faraway as Scotland and New Zealand. These 10

Jacksonville, IL Arts

Illinois School For The Deaf Alumni Association Museum

The Museum follows the rich history of the Oldest School for the Deaf in Illinois. The museum has displays over 9 rooms on 2

Jacksonville, IL Museums

Prairie Land Heritage Museum

Prairie Land Heritage Museum is the pride of South Jacksonville and Home of the Annual Steam Show and Fall Festival, along with the Prairie Land Liberty Church, which was built in 1900

Jacksonville, IL Museums

Things to do near Jacksonville, IL

Comlara Park Visitor's Center

An enviromental education facility which houses permanent audio/visual wildlife displays, artifacts originating from the site...

Pekin Country Club

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

Illinois State University Golf Course

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

Country Club Of Peoria

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

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...