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Museums – Beardstown, Illinois
Please visit the Lincoln Video page for more information about Abraham Lincoln's famous"Almanac Trial" in 1858. Black Museum- To the rear of the Courthouse is a museum which houses the Rudy Black c... More on Beardstownil.org
Museums – Springfield, Illinois
The Illinois State Museum scientists conduct research and maintain collections in anthropology, botany, ... More on EnjoyIllinois.com
Landmarks – Knoxville, Illinois
(IL-48-01) E. of Knoxville , Knox Township, Knox County, IL. US150/IL97 S. 0.4 miles from jct with I74 exit 54 E. of Knoxville, continue S. on IL97 0.4 miles, E. on CR17 200’ to the ... More on dalejtravis.com
Landmarks – Mount Carroll, Illinois
Inscription. Lewistown Trail ran from Springfield to Galena via Lewistown. From 1827 to 1837 it was one of the main routes to the Galena lead mines. In general the trail ran in a northerly direction, crossing the Rock River at Prophetstown. ... More on HMDB
Landmarks – Springfield, Illinois
(Episcopal Diodese of Springfield, 1966, IL-84-06) in Springfield , Sangamon County, IL. Bus I55 S. 0.6 miles from jct with IL29 in Springfield, W. on Cook St. 0.5 miles, S. on 2 nd St. 1½ ... More on dalejtravis.com
National And State Parks – Thomson, Illinois
The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge covers more than 240,000 acres of wooded islands, waters and marshes. The refuge follows the Mississippi for more than 261 miles through four states. The refuge is home ... More on LLBean.com
Landmarks – Galesburg, Illinois
(Grace Church - Anglican, IL-48-03) in Galesburg , Knox County, IL. Seminary St. S. 0.5 miles from jct with US34 on the N. side of Galesburg, W. on Carl Sandburg Dr. 0.2 miles ... More on dalejtravis.com
Campgrounds – Thomson, Illinois
Thomson Causeway is located on an island on the Mississippi River. Temperatures range from low 60s to high 80s in the summer, and cool, dry weather in the fall. The elevation of this campground is 600 feet above sea level, and is ... More on Recreation.gov
Landmarks – Jacksonville, Illinois
(Routt Catholic High, IL-69-05) in Jacksonville , Morgan County, IL. Hardin Av. N. 0.6 miles from jct with IL104 (Morton Av.), W. on College Av. 120 ... More on dalejtravis.com
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