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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
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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Ogle County
Anywhere from 80 to 120 trains pass through Rochelle in a 24 hour period. This has made Rochelle a “hot…
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Whiteside County
This museum includes a family history library and research center, family and local histories, Ronald Reagan photos and documents, memorabilia…
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Whiteside County
Check our website for updates on hours and days we are open Located in the Carriage House on the grounds…
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Whiteside County
In January 2014, the Sterling Mural Society, originally established in 1995, came under the stewardship of Sterling Main Street. 20…
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Whiteside County
Apartment where Ronald Reagan was born which has been restored and decorated using furnishings similar to those used by the…
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Located at the former Rock Falls Fire Station in uptown Rock Falls, the Firehouse Ministries Fire Museum takes a look…
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Located at 202 East Lincoln Highway, a building on the National Historic Register, Morrison’s Heritage Museum has many interesting exhibits…
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Whiteside County
DUE TO THE COVONAVIRUS PANDEMIC WE ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED TO VISITORS. PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES. Home to Fulton's…
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Whiteside County
Little Red Schoolhouse Museum
512 East 11th Street
Rock Falls, IL 815-625-0272
Replica of an early 19th-century American one-room schoolhouse. Open Sunday afternoons and by appointment.
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Whiteside County
Erected in memory of Henry Adams who was founder of Eclipse Lawn Mower, which was built in Prophetstown.
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Located on the east bank of the Rock River, this Civil War Monument of a lone soldier stands near the…
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First frame house built in 1839 by Whiteside County's first settler. Restoration in progress. Donations.
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Lee County
Veteran's Memorial Park
Illinois Route 2 West
Dixon, IL 61021
Dedicated to all veterans of military service, this new memorial park includes a fountain, flags, Lest We Forget arbor, and…
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Lee County
Tour the home that the Reagan family resided in from 1920-1923, which has been completely restored. Meander through the Visitor…
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Lee County
A cousin of Abraham Lincoln, Henry Isaac Lincoln, built this historic building. Stop in and learn the history of the…
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Lee County
Visit the Dixon Welcome Center for area tourist information, brochures and maps. Dixon gifts and souvenirs, Ronald Reagan history and…
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Lee County
Founded and supported by the Franklin Grove Area Historical Society, Chaplin Creek Village is an evolving, full-scale historical restoration project…
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Reagan Peace Park
Galena Avenue and Second Street
Dixon, IL 61021
Reagan Peace Park includes a 20 ft tall sculpture entitled Wings of Peace and Freedom donated by Bulgarian artist, Nick…
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