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History buffs will have plenty of things to do and discover during their stay in Clinton County, an area with a rich agriculture and mining history. View the General Dean Suspension Bridge, the Cholera Cross and the Coal Miners’ Monument. Or, tour Breese Historical Park & Garden and an exact replica of a Civil War fort. Built in the late 1800's as a private home, the Clinton County Historical Museum holds many must-see artifacts and history from the area.

You also don’t want to miss a tour of Excel Bottling Co. in Breese, IL. Excel has produced Ski and other all-natural, pure cane sodas since the mid-30's. In 2012, Excel Brewing was established and became home to several craft beers. You can taste these local beers, including Carlyle Lake Lager and Shoal Creek Oktoberfest, at breweries and wineries in Downstate Illinois. Make Clinton County a part of your next Southern Illinois adventure today!