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Go to Macomb, directly to Macomb — the land of history, nature, and full of Unforgettable opportunities and experiences to make lasting memories. Also known as Unforgettable Forgottonia, our town isn’t just known for its charm and breadth of adventures, but also for its notable natives. It’s the birthplace of Elizabeth “Lizzie” Magie, the inventive genius behind the beloved board game Monopoly.

An amazing total of 43 Notable Natives are from the Macomb area! These famous folks, covering a long history, have been identified and featured by the Visit Forgottonia/Macomb Area Convention & Visitors Bureau for your convenience in learning more about all 43. What is “Forgottonia”? The lore of “Forgottonia” was created in what is the…

The key to The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Macomb, IL celebrates its designation as an Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area through its role in the “‘Forgottonia’ Looking For Lincoln Self-Guided Tour”. This unique attraction, part of the U.S. National Parks Service, allows users to experience 10 significant sites throughout Macomb and McDonough County directly…

A political book planted seeds in the heart of Lizzie Magie, from McComb, IL, for a game she would later create that became the most popular board game in the world. That game, Monopoly, grew out of Lizzie taking to heart anti-monopolist theories she read about when her father, James Magie, shared with her a…

The Macomb Murals Project was initiated by the Visit Forgottonia/Macomb Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Conceived in 2018, the first mural was The Old Dairy Mural. This mural was designed with the goal of inspiring other organizations and community members to create their own murals. That goal has been achieved! Since 2018 at least one…

Civil Rights Leader, Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian, was Raised & Educated in Macomb In 2013, Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian was honored for his vision and leadership in the fight for justice when he was awarded this Nation’s highest civilian honor – The Presidential Medal of Freedom. In addition to his role in the Civil Rights…