Museum of Geology
Founded in 1975, Museum of Geology in Tillman Hall on the campus of Westen Illinois University, is open to the public and houses more than forty displays and exhibits covering Earth History and processes as well as Earth materials and resources. Touring the Museum you will be introduced to the fascinating world of rocks, minerals and…
Read MoreCom. Thomas MacDonough
McDonough County is named in honor of Commander Thomas Macdonough who defeated a British squadron in the decisive naval Battle of Lake Champlain in the War of 1812. McDonough County was part of the “Military Tract” set aside by Congress for veterans of the 1812 war. You will find a copy of the portrait below…
Read MoreElizabeth “Lizzie” Magie – Inventor of the game “Monopoly”
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Magie-Phillips (MA- Gee) was born in Macomb, on May 9th, 1866, the year after the Civil War ended and Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. Her father, James K. Magie, was a newspaper publisher and an abolitionist who accompanied Lincoln as he traveled around Illinois in the late 1850s debating politics with Stephen Douglas. Aside from…
Read MoreCamels of Avon
Avon, IL‘s Bill Maloney owns Neff Co., which sells John Deere products in the village. He originally brought camels to town as a promotion for John Deere Day, after seeing some on a farm during a business trip to Missouri. Bill fell in love with the animals, and soon after decided to buy some camels of his…
Read MoreLittle Creek Alpacas Farm
Little Creek Alpacas is a small family farm located in Forgottonia‘s Plymouth, IL, less than 30 minutes southwest of Macomb, IL. They raise Suri and Huacaya alpacas, breeding mostly for appaloosa, pattern, light fawn, white, grey, and black fleece. Little Creek currently sell breeding stock, and fiber & pet Suri and Huacaya alpacas, as well as…
Read MoreVishnu Springs: The Ira & Reatha T. Post Wildlife Sanctuary
Established in the 1840’s, Vishnu Springs, once renowned for the supposed healing properties of the water from its mineral springs sits near the town of Tennessee, IL. The resort was also a haven for bootleggers and gangsters, including Al Capone, to take refuge. The town reportedly hosted as many as 3,000 visitors, annually, and contained…
Read MoreGen. Alexander Macomb
Gen. Alexander Macomb (April 3, 1782 – June 25, 1841) was the Commanding General of the United States Army from May 29, 1828 until his death on June 25, 1841. Macomb was the field commander at the Battle of Plattsburgh during the War of 1812 and, after the stunning victory, was lauded with praise and…
Read MoreCamp Ellis – Former WWII POW Camp / The Easley Pioneer Museum
Just two dozen miles from Macomb on almost 18,000 acres outside the towns of Ipava, Table Grove and Bernadotte, Illinois, lies Camp Ellis. The Camp was constructed in a few months during War World II as a Word War II Army Service Forces Unit Training Center and prisoner-of-war camp. Construction began in September 1942 and officially opened…
Read MoreProject Dance Company
Project Dance Company offers dance lessons of all different types from Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Tumbling, Hip Hop, and Zumba. PDC celebrates and preserves the art of dance through performances, teaching, the production of new work, and documentation. Project Dance Company goal is to create an environment that promotes high self esteem, confidence, and a love for…
Read MoreDRIVE Studio of Dance
DRIVE Studio of Dance is a recreational and competitive dance studio located in Macomb. It is a fun and positive environment for anyone wanting to embrace dance. DRIVE excepts all ages and levels. DRIVE offers many classes in different styles and genres. At DRIVE, they strive to instill Dedication, Respect, Individuality, Vision and proper Execution…
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