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Downstate Illinois Historical Sites

Downstate Illinois was made for road trips! There is no shortage of historic sites in our region, and we know that history buffs are always on the lookout for places that they haven’t explored yet. With the help of our road trip itineraries, you can discover all that our 21 counties have to offer — from family fun to outdoor adventures and shopping sprees. 

Clark County Genealogical Library

 Marshall, Illinois
Founded in 1975, the Clark County Genealogical Library is a non-profit concerned with the collection and preservati...more!

Clark County Historical Museum

 Marshall, Illinois
The Manly-McCann House, built in 1838, is on the National Register of Historic Places and houses most of the museum...more!

Genealogical Library in Marshall

 Marshall, Illinois
Founded in 1975, the building houses historical records including family history, county births, deaths, marriages,...more!

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...more!

Lincoln School Museum

 Martinsville, Illinois
Representative of the brick construction of one-room schools in the 1880s, this restored building is typical of the...more!

Lion Statues

 Marshall, Illinois
Can you find all 40 of Marshall, IL's lion statues! Painted statues scattered throughout the community tell a s...more!

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, ...more!

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...more!

USA Softball of Illinois Hall of Fame Museum

 Casey, Illinois
In 2010, the IASA selected Casey as the permanent home for its Hall of Fame. The museum became a part of the curren...more!

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...more!

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Road Trip Itineraries

Road Trip Itineraries

21 Counties made for Road Trips
Downstate Illinois was made for road trips! With the help of our road trip itineraries, you can discover all that our 21 counties have to offer — from family fun to outdoor adventures and shopping sprees. 
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New Genesis Wrestling presents: Endless Winter

New Genesis Wrestling presents: Endless Winter

January 18, 2025 @ 9:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Leu Civic Center | Mascoutah, IL
Belleville Flea Market

Belleville Flea Market

 January 18, 2025 - January 19, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center | Belleville, IL
Grand Allusion: A Tribute to Styx at the Hett

Grand Allusion: A Tribute to Styx at the Hett

 January 24, 2025 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts | Lebanon, IL

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