American Farm Heritage Museum
Greenville, Illinois
The American Farm Heritage Museum is home to a selection of farm implements, tools, tractors and other equipment da...
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ASC Memorial Sculpture
Ruma, Illinois
Visit the ASC Memorial Sculpture in front of the convent of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ. The statue honors t...
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Bellefontaine House
Waterloo, Illinois
Originally the home of Captain James Moore, the Bellefontaine House was the first American settlement in the State ...
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Berger-Kiel Log House
Mascoutah, Illinois
Get a glimpse into local life in the 1800's viewing the log house, the Anstedt barn and period garden. By appoi...
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Bond County Courthouse
Greenville, Illinois
The 19th-century courthouse has a great view of the town's hundreds of crab apple, red bud, and cherry trees in...
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Bond County Museum
Greenville, Illinois
The Bond County Historical Society’s Bond County Museum provides visitors with a glimpse of the county’...
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Bryan-Bennett Library
Salem, IL
Located at 315 South Maple in Salem, Bryan-Bennett Library is a municipal library, providing free services to all r...
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Burl Ives Grave
Willow Hill, Illinois
Mound Cemetery in Newton houses the final resting place of legendary entertainer Burl Ives. Ives' granite monum...
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Carnegie Museum
Olney, Illinois
The collection of books and artifacts of World Famous Ornithologist Robert Ridway and artifacts from the oil, milit...
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Cathedral of St. Peter
Belleville, Illinois
Built in 1866, the English Gothic architectural masterpiece is the largest Cathedral in Illinois with regularly sch...
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Centralia Carillon
Centralia, Illinois
The Centralia Carillon ranks among the top 10 largest in the world, standing at 160 feet with 65 bells cast in Anne...
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Charter Oak Schoolhouse
Schuline, Illinois
This building is a study in physics as well as history as it was designed to withstand strong winds and capture lig...
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Cholera Cross
Breese, Illinois
The original wooden cross was erected in 1850 by a farmer in thanksgiving for his family being spared during a chol...
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Civil War Fort
Bartelso, Illinois
Visit an exact replica of a Civil War Fort complete with a jail, one room home, livery and log cabins. Be sure to s...
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Coal Miners Monument
Beckemeyer, Illinois
Joseph Koch, who along with eight other local miners died in a mine explosion in 1947, is depicted here....
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Cohen House
Chester, Illinois
This beautifully restored mid-1800's home has cobalt blue windows that were described in a book by author Mark ...
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The Creole House
Prairie du Rocher, Illinois
The house built in 1800 is an example of a combination of French and American architecture. Tours by appointment....
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Cumberland Covered Bridge
Toledo, Illinois
The Historic National Road follows Old Hwy. 40 across the state. As it goes through Greenup, the road crosses the E...
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Dahlgren Depot
Dahlgren, Illinois
The original St. Louis and South-Eastern Railroad Depot remains in excellent condition. Builders began work on the ...
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The DeMoulin Museum
Greenville, Illinois
See lodge initiation devices and related paraphernalia from the early 1900s like the low-down buck goat, lung teste...
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Eagle Cliff Miles Cemetery
Waterloo, Illinois
The Eagle Cliff Miles Cemetery had its first known burial in 1806. The cemetery overlooks the American Bottoms - a ...
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Emma Kunz House
Belleville, Illinois
Considered to be the oldest Greek Revival-style home in Illinois, the house contains antiques and memorabilia from ...
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Excel Bottling & Brewing Co.
Breese, Illinois
Book a tour of Excel Bottling & Brewing Co. on your upcoming Downstate Illinois adventure in Breese, IL! Excel ...
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Fayette County Museum
Vandalia, Illinois
The museum contains Lincoln-era memorabilia and artifacts of the people living in the county. Of special interest i...
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At the Fife
Palestine, Illinois
In 1898, David Fife began the construction of the second story opera house in downtown Palestine. On the street lev...
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Flora Depot Museum
Flora, Illinois
The Depot is located right by the tracks and houses not only the Museum, but a conference room and offices. Search ...
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Fort de Chartres
Prairie du Rocher, Illinois
The 1750's French Colonial fort is built atop the original stone foundation. Inside the fort is the restored po...
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Freedom Rock
O'Fallon, Illinois
Shiloh, Illinois welcomes a stop on the 50 State Freedom Rock Tour.
Created by artist Ray "Bubba" Sore...
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Garrison Hill Cemetery
Ellis Grove, Illinois
This cemetery was created when graves were moved from Kaskaskia Island to Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site in the...
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Greenup Train Depot & Museum
Greenup, Illinois
Who doesn't love trains? Static displays, trains running through model layouts and even a train circling the ro...
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Hamilton County Museum
McLeansboro, Illinois
The museum houses photos and other artifacts detailing the history of the area. Located on the Second Floor of the ...
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Hanna House Museum
Fairfield, Illinois
The Hanna House Museum is open Saturdays, April through October,10 a.m.--2 p.m. except on holidays. It is located a...
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Harlan Hall
Marshall, Illinois
Built in 1872, the two-story Victorian brick building featured a livery stable on the first floor and an Opera hous...
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Heritage House Museum
Okawville, Illinois
The complex includes three properties: Dr. Poos Home & Medical Museum (202 N. Front St); the Frank Schlosser Co...
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Edwards County Jail
Albion, Illinois
In 2004, the Historical Society began the restoration of the former County Jail to house the society's library ...
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Holy Family Log Church
Cahokia, Illinois
The log church was built in 1799 and is the oldest church west of the Allegheny Mountains....
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House of Miles EStl
East St. Louis, Illinois
The mission of the House of Miles Leadership is to nurture, empower and embrace the talents of upcoming generations...
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Illinois Oil Field Museum
Oblong, Illinois
This museum is located at the west edge of Oblong and is one of only 7 such facilities in the nation. Featured are ...
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Illinois Rural Heritage Museum
Pinckneyville, Illinois
Visitors enjoy exhibits depicting life in rural areas complete with authentic items from the period. The highlight ...
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Immaculate Conception Chapel
Kaskaskia, Illinois
The Kaskaskia Bell State Memorial is home to the Kaskaskia Bell. France's King Louis XV gifted the 140-pound be...
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Kaskaskia Dragon
Vandalia, Illinois
The side of the highway seems like the least likely place to spot a fire-breathing dragon... but not in Vandalia! Y...
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Kid's Kingdom
McLeansboro, Illinois
A re-creation of Historic McLeansboro where children can climb, swing, slide and play. The park also offers a pavil...
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Kinmundy Log Cabin Village
Kinmundy, Illinois
Visit the Kinmundy Log Cabin Village to see 19th century pioneer-era log structures and artifacts of a time long pa...
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Kiwanis Memorial Park
Paris, IL
Kiwanis Memorial Park is a 5-acre park located on North Highway 1. It contains a memorial to Veterans who perished ...
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L. Haas Store Museum
Carmi, Illinois
The museum features a rather unique display. Bill Hanna, "The Humane Hangman," is showcased with the tool...
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Labor & Industry Museum
Belleville, Illinois
The Labor & Industry Museum is the only public institution devoted to the history of the labor and industry of ...
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Lakey Creek Bridge
McLeansboro, Illinois
Legend has it this is the site of the 'headless horseman", a haunting from the late 1820s when Joel Lakey ...
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Lincoln Douglas Debate Museum
Charleston, Illinois
Visit this first-class facility located on the site of the 1858 Charleston, IL Lincoln-Douglas debate. Take a self-...
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Lincoln Historic Plaque
Greenville, Illinois
Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas both spoke here during their historic U.S. Senate race in 1858. The site, once ...
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Lincoln Marker
Vandalia, Illinois
On a large natural stone in the Park, you can see the trail reported to have been used by Abraham Lincoln and other...
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Lincoln Park
Vandalia, Illinois
Located across the street from Illinois' Oldest State Capitol, the park features a life-size bronze statue of A...
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Lincoln School Museum
Martinsville, Illinois
Representative of the brick construction of one-room schools in the 1880s, this restored building is typical of the...
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Lincoln Trail State Memorial
Lawrenceville, Illinois
This memorial commemorates the crossing of the Lincoln family from Indiana to Illinois in early March of 1830....
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Lion Statues
Marshall, Illinois
Can you find all 40 of Marshall, IL's lion statues! Painted statues scattered throughout the community tell a s...
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Little Brick House
Vandalia, Illinois
The house is filled with china, furniture, engravings and books belonging to settlers during the time Abraham Linco...
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Louis Latzer Homestead
Highland, Illinois
The founder of the Pet Milk Company built this house that was one of the first with electricity and running water i...
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Madonna of the Trail
Vandalia, Illinois
This is one of 12 statues in the U.S. honoring the pioneer women who traveled along the National Road....
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Maeystown Rock Mill Museum
Maeystown, Illinois
The entire village of Maeystown is on the historic register with much of the village history preserved in the museu...
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Marshall Walldog Murals
Marshall, Illinois
During the week of June 22-26, 2016 over 150 artists from across the United States as well as Canada, New Zealand, ...
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Martin-Boismenue House
Cahokia, Illinois
Built in the 1790's in the French vertical-log style, this is the oldest known residence in Illinois. By appoin...
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Mary's River Covered Bridge
Chester, Illinois
Built in 1854 as part of a planked toll road, Mary's River Covered Bridge is a must-see for any history buff. I...
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The Matsel Cabin
Carmi, Illinois
Learn about 1850s-era log cabins when you visit here. The front room is painted with milkpaint and is furnished in ...
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The Mermaid House
Lebanon, Illinois
Visit The Mermaid House Hotel for a taste of local and U.S. history during your Downstate Illinois adventure. Named...
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Miller-Fiege Home
Columbia, IL
In 1850, Peter Wilheim Miller constructed this vernacular German cottage. It was his home adjacent to his blacksmit...
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Monroe County History Museum
Waterloo, IL
The History Museum of Monroe County in Waterloo offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience history through ...
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Moore Home
Lerna, IL
In January of 1861 Abraham Lincoln visited Coles County for what would be the last time. Bound for Washington, the ...
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Moravian Church and Cemetery
West Salem, Illinois
This congregation migrated here from North Carolina and the church building was dedicated in 1846. According to cus...
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O'Fallon Veterans' Monument
O'Fallon, Illinois
Visit the beautiful 15 pillar star-shaped monument. Lovely during the day and especially moving when illuminated at...
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Old State Cemetery
Vandalia, Illinois
Bronze markers give biographical information about prominent citizens from the earliest history of the community....
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One Room Schoolhouse Museum
Greenville, Illinois
This museum of interest is the One-Room School Museum. It is an actual one-room school house furnished with items t...
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Perry County Jail Museum
Pinckneyville, Illinois
Built in 1871, the Jail Museum was the city's third jail. The Sheriff and his family lived upstairs, and women ...
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Peterstown House
Waterloo, Illinois
Built in 1830, this is the only stagecoach stop still intact along the 60 mile Kaskaskia- Cahokia Trail. Saturday a...
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Pierre Menard House
Ellis Grove, Illinois
This 1800's house was the home of Illinois' first Lt. Governor when Kaskaskia was the first State Capital....
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Ratcliff Inn Museum
Carmi, Illinois
Abraham Lincoln slept here in 1840. The collection features items from the original owner such as a bookcase, rope ...
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Red Bud Area Museum
Red Bud, Illinois
The beautiful Opera House, built in 1855 in downtown Red Bud, is the site of the new Red Bud Area Museum. German se...
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Rex Museum of Monroe County
Waterloo, Illinois
A Lionel train set shares space with British toy soldiers, crystal, porcelain, period furniture, antiques and colle...
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Richland Heritage Museum
Olney, Illinois
This Victorian Home built in 1874, features complete turn-of-the-century furniture and artifacts. Sunday afternoons...
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Robinson Stewart House
Carmi, Illinois
Miss Mary Jane Stewart, granddaughter of a U.S. Senator, donated the house and furnishings to the Historical Societ...
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Salem Area Historical Museum
Salem, Illinois
Salem Area Historical Museum educates, preserves and narrates the inspiring story of the greater area of Salem, Ill...
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Sand Bank School
Columbia, IL
Sand Bank School in Columbia Illinois has a history dating back to 1816 and possibly earlier....
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Scheve Park
Mascoutah, Illinois
The old train depot, a full-size caboose and a train car along with pavilions and ag building can be reserved for g...
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Scott Field Heritage Air Park
O'Fallon, Illinois
See the workhorse of the Air Mobility Command, the C-141 Starlifter, and the KC-135 Stratotanker at Scott Field Her...
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Sculptures in the City
Belleville, Illinois
Thirty artists' sculptures enhance the landscape in various locations around town. Call for a Sculpture brochur...
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Old Stone Arch Bridge
Marshall, Illinois
Visit an important piece of the region's history on your next Downstate Illinois adventure. In an area once kno...
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Vandalia State House
Vandalia, Illinois
The Vandalia State House, built in 1836, is the fourth capitol building of the U.S. state of Illinois. It is also t...
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Wabash Cannonball Bridge
St. Francisville, Illinois
This bridge is a most unusual historic bridge, both because this large, multi-span structure is composed of spans f...
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Wabash County Museum
Mt. Carmel, Illinois
The Wabash County History Museum is a wonderful resource in Mt. Carmel that features over a dozen different exhibit...
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William Jennings Bryan Home
Salem, Illinois
On a visit to Bryan Birthplace Museum, you will see many pictures of Williams Jennings Bryan, newspaper clippings, ...
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World's Largest Gavel
Marshall, Illinois
Visit the World's Largest Gavel at its home in Marshall, IL! Carved from red oak, this massive gavel guards the...
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