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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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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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Ogle County
The company John Deere founded has a presence around the world, but it all started right here in Grand Detour, Illinois.…
Ogle County
Located on the Old Galena Trail, this lime kiln was in operation until the early 1900's and burned rock from…
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Whiteside County
One of the most important archaeological sites in Illinois, Albany Mounds contains evidence of continuous human occupation over the last…
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Lee County
The Amboy Depot Museum is located in a former depot built in 1876 which served as the division headquarters of…
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Whiteside County
First frame house built in 1839 by Whiteside County's first settler. Restoration in progress. Donations.
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Lee County
This mural is located at 810 Main Street and depicts Ashton's historic Pavement Jubilee. Towns along the Illinois Lincoln Highway…
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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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Ogle County
Abraham Lincoln, as a 23-year-old captain in the volunteer militia was mustered at Fort Dixon during the Black Hawk Indian…
Ogle County
Located in the historic Conover Square Mall, this museum features rooms of vintage toys, collectibles, sleighs, farm equipment and relics…
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Ogle County
The Eternal Indian Statue, commonly known as Black Hawk, was created by sculptor Lorado Taft in 1911and is located in…
Ogle County
The Burns House was the first brick house built in Polo in 1854 and is owned by the Polo Historical…
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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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Ogle County
The Byron Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural depicts how with the development of Lincoln Highway as the first transcontinental highway, small…
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Ogle County
Featuring local history and the Lucius Read house (circa 1843), the museum's exhibits include "Into the Outhouse", "Byron in the…
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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…
Carroll County
The northernmost and oldest section of the current courthouse was built in Mount Carroll after the county seat was relocated…
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Carroll County
Dedicated October 6, 1891 to commemorate the 1284 Carroll County men who lost their lives in the Civil War. Atop…
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