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Dixon Veterans Memorial Arch
Galena Avenue & Rt 2
Dixon, IL
Since 1919, this lighted historic memorial arch on Galena Avenue in Dixon has honored the veterans of war. The arch…
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Built in 1894, the Old Settler’s Log Cabin was built as a lasting tribute to the area's early settlers. 1969,…
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The Amboy Conference was the setting of the official "re-organization" of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints…
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This cemetery of the Church of Latter Day Saints contains the grave of one of Brigham Young's wives.
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Named after two Civil War veterans that "adopted" the town. The building houses city offices and the public library. It…
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Love Illinois history? Check out some interesting items found in this beautiful building. Dolls & toys from yesteryear, some of…
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A statue of 23-year-old Abraham Lincoln as he served as a volunteer soldier in the Black Hawk Indian War of…
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The Research Center holds an abundance of historical & genealogical information relating to the history of Lee County. Its collection…
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The courthouse was completed in 1901, on the site of the original county courthouse building. Land for the courthouse was…
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First Carson Pirie Scott Store Plaque
55 South East Avenue
Amboy, IL
In 1854, Samuel Carson left Ireland, found his way to Amboy, and opened a dry goods store called Carson Pirie…
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These three limestone arches were built in 1855 to support Illinois Central Railroad trains as they passed through the city…
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The Amboy Depot Museum is located in a former depot built in 1876 which served as the division headquarters of…
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The Franklin Creek Grist Mill and Interpretive Center is a reconstructed, timber frame, four-story 1847 grist mill located within the…
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Carroll County
Opening Day for 2021 will be May 29th. We will celebrate Thomson Depot Day from 10:30am - 3pm with depot…
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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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Operated by the Carroll County Historical Society, this 1873 Italianate home depicts life in the late 1800s and displays much…
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Consists of an 1888 schoolhouse, two log cabins, a blacksmith shop and granary. Open by appointment.
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Visit Mount Carroll's Historic District with over 30 different historic sites to view. Pick up a copy of the "self-guided…
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This small area describing early settlement in Savanna hosts the monument commemorating the Aaron Pierce family, the first white settlers…
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The northernmost and oldest section of the current courthouse was built in Mount Carroll after the county seat was relocated…
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