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Whiteside County
The Dillon Home is located in the heart of Sterling and is a work of Italianate Architecture, built in 1858…
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Whiteside County
The Murals of Prophetstown depict the history of the community and received a state of Illinois "Arts Friendly Community" award…
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Named after the Eclipse Lawnmower which originated in Prophetstown, this park was created to honor all those who served such…
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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 Soldier's Monument, sculpted by Lorado Taft, is on the north lawn of the courthouse. It serves as a permanent…
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Erected in 1912 and funded by philanthropist and steel magnate Andrew Carnegie, the interior of the library has a wealth…
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Museum contains a beautifully restored 1924 fire engine called "Old Gertie" plus other antique fire department equipment.
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Built in 1853, this building houses Polo artifacts, exhibits and pictures, a collection of Civil War hats, and an extensive…
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The Nash Home and Museum opened in 1962. It was the home of the Chester Nash family and was built…
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Ogle County
The Ogle County Courthouse was built in 1892 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Created in 1862 a replica of the Liberty Bell is located in a tower in the Mount Morris town square,…
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The Jarrett Prairie Center Museum is newly renovated and the expanded museum space boasts amazing views of the Jarrett Prairie…
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Ogle County
The 1878 Henry School, on the Galena Trail, was used as a school until 1957. Purchased by the Polo Historical…
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Ogle County
Library consists of Ogle County genealogical records, early marriages, plat maps from 1850 to 1872, and more. Established 1960. By…
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Museum holds a large collection of antiques and genealogical information. One of the more important artifacts is the 1915 Partin-Palmer…
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The Chana 2 room school, a National Register of Historic Places Site, began as a 1 room school in 1883…
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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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The Burns House was the first brick house built in Polo in 1854 and is owned by the Polo Historical…
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The Eternal Indian Statue, commonly known as Black Hawk, was created by sculptor Lorado Taft in 1911 and is located…
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Abraham Lincoln, as a 23-year-old captain in the volunteer militia was mustered at Fort Dixon during the Black Hawk Indian…
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