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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!
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Byron Museum of History
The Byron Museum of History is dedicated to preserving the Byron area’s rich history through exhibits, programs, and artifact preservation.
The Museum Complex consists of a large Exhibit Hall, the historic Lucius Read House, which was on the Undergr ...
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Telephone815-234-5031
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Carroll County Genealogical Society
Located in the Savanna Public Library, a nearly original Carnegie Public Library, the society maintains an extensive collection of photographs, tombstone records, census and burial records of Carroll County. The family history room is open by appointment ...
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Telephone815-273-3714
Carroll County Historical Society
107 W. Broadway, Mount Carroll, IL, 61053
Located in beautiful and historic Mount Carroll, Illinois visitors can tour the beautiful Owen P. Miles Museum to learn about the residents and traditions of Carroll County Illinois.The Historical Society also maintains the Oakville Complex.A complex of l ...
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Telephone815-244-3474
De Immigrant - Authentic Dutch Windmill
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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Telephone815-589-4545
Dillon Home
The Dillon Home provides an extraordinary opportunity to view examples of Italianate architecture, a popular choice of builders in the Midwest from 1830-1880. The home was built circa 1858 by Edwin G. Allen for Colonel Edward N. Kirk. Washington M. Dill ...
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Telephone815-622-6202
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Flagg Township Historical Society & Museum
The Flagg Township Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of Flagg Township, Illinois. Come see the diverse collection of prehistoric and historic artifacts and take part in our exciting educational events! Thursday admission is free!
Telephone815-562-3040
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Franklin Creek State Natural Area and Grist Mill
1872 Twist Road, Franklin Grove, IL, 61031
The beautiful Franklin Creek flows throughout the 882 -acre park. Several large natural springs, hardwood forests, bedrock outcroppings, and a large variety of flora and fauna comprise a pristine ecosystem.Since 1987 the Frankl ...
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Telephone815-456-2718
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Franklin Grove Area Historical Society
Franklin Grove, il, 61031
Dedicated to the preservation of the history of Franklin Grove Illinois. Site includes many buildings that have been relocated.
Telephone815-456-2382
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Heritage Canyon
"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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Telephone815-589-4545
John Deere Historic Site
8393 S. Main Streeet, Grand Detour, IL, 61021
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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Telephone815-652-4551
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