History and Heritage
A trip to the Rock Falls area is filled with mile after mile of historic and cultural heritage opportunities. Come explore the past today!
"A replica of an early 19th century American one-room schoolhouse. Open by appointment. Contact the park office."
"A small location packed with loads of history. The kiosk museum allows guests view the hose cart owned by the Keystone Hose Company, alarm boxes and various firefighting apparatus and memorabilia from outside 24 hours a day. A must-see for firefighting e ...
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A 19-foot-high bronze work sculpted by Leonard Crunelle, the statue marks the location of Abraham Lincoln's service during the Blackhawk War. Lincoln is depicted as a 23-year-old captain, clean shaven and in uniform. This statue is the only statue of Linc ...
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This authentic windmill was built in the Netherlands especially for the City of Fulton. It was dedicated May 6, 2000. It is partly handicap accessible. Volunteer millers provide information about operating the mill, selecting grain and sifting flour. If t ...
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"Meander through the paths of this restored and furnished mid-1800's settlement nestled on the Mississippi River. Tucked sweetly along the hillside, this village lets you explore several darling homesites, a doctor's office, a blacksmith shop, wagon works ...
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Visit the location where John Deere hammered out the steel plow that revolutionized farming! Visit the restored John Deere home, view the archaeological display of his orginal shop complete with a real-life practicing blacksmith. Experience a simulated co ...
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"Agricultural history museum includes special exhibits, and local items of interest."
"Founded in 1959, the Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society was created as a means for recording and preserving the historical heritage of the Twin Cities. To further these objectives, the historical society created a museum to interpret and sustain loca ...
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Rock Falls Tourism
603 W. 10th St. Suite 1 A
Rock Falls, IL 61071
815-380-2300
info@visitrockfalls.com
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