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Whiteside County
The Windmill Cultural Center houses an extensive collection of 21 European windmills that vary in size between three feet and…
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Lee County
A bronze statue of Ronald Reagan, astride the likeness of a palomino horse he rode nearly 60 years ago, sits…
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Ogle County
The very first gasoline filling station in Rochelle and the first filling station built along the Lincoln Highway in Illinois.…
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Ogle County
The company John Deere founded has a presence around the world, but it all started right here in Grand Detour, Illinois.…
In the summer of 2018 the bridge that joins the communities of Savanna, Illinois and Sabula, Iowa was dedicated and…
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Whiteside County
Whiteside County is fortunate to have many Barn Quilts located throughout our area and we encourage you Like/Follow us on…
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Lee County
Art & History Alliance
Members located in Lee, Ogle & Whiteside Counties in Northwest Illinois.
This website contains information on historic sites, museums, and galleries that are aligned to promote cultural and historic travel in…
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Ogle County
In 1843, Charlie Wilbur and his family came from New York and settled across the river from Byron, Illinois. The…
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ogle County
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Ogle County
Byron Civil War Soldiers Monument
Intersection of Chestnut & 2nd St
Byron, IL 61010
The Byron Civil War Soldiers Monument is Illinois’ oldest Civil War monument and was built in 1866 at a cost…
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Carroll County
Barn quilts enhance the beauty of the countryside and are enjoyed by those who pass by. Carroll County is very…
Ogle & Carroll County
Galena Trail & Coach Road
Northwest , IL
The Galena Trail and Coach Road is a scenic motor trail extending from Peoria to Galena, Illinois, following state, county and unpaved…
Ogle County
Relive the history and memories of the rails. Constructed in 1910 with direct influence of Frank O. Lowden and his…
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Whiteside County
The Morrison Main Street Historic District represents the community’s evolution from a grain-shipment stop along the Air Line Railroad (later…
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Lee County
The mural vividly pays homage to The Lincoln Highway Association's first Field Secretary, Henry C. Ostermann. He traveled the highway…
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Ogle County
The second Lincoln Highway Mural in Rochelle is displayed on the wall of the Trans World Plastic Films, Inc. building…
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Whiteside County
The Sterling Lincoln Highway Mural is on the Grummert's Hardware building located at 424 Locust Street. This mural is distinctive;…
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Ogle County
When you walk inside Barnacopia, before you get to the old-time diner or the replica downtown Polo or the bed…
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Carroll County
Located in historic Mt Carroll on the campus of the former Shimer College. The 14-acre campus includes over 200 trees…
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Whiteside County
Historic Lyndon Bridge
126 6th Ave W
Lyndon, IL 61261
The Lyndon Bridge is a metal Parker Pratt through-truss bridge in the village of Lyndon in Whiteside County. The Lyndon…
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