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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


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

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

Things to do near Jacksonville, IL

Atkinson Historical Society Museum

This historical society museum has diplays and entertaining stories about the people and history of Atkinson, the Hennepin Ca...

American Woman's League Chapter House

Built in 1911 and listed in the National Register of Historic Sites, this house is now owed by the Andover Historical ...

Montebello Morgan Horse Farm

Breeders of World Championship-quality Morgan Horses for 30 years. Lessons, horse boarding, and Shetland ponies are offered a...

Tall Oaks Country Club

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

Historic Beardstown Lincoln Courthouse

The Lincoln courtroom in Beardstown was the site of the famous Duff Armstrong case, and now features a museum. Part of the Lo...