Allison Organic Farm (W.I.U.)
In 1989, the Agriculture Department at Western Illinois University identified a historically pesticide-free, limited-fertilizer, 80-acre farm located near the WIU campus. The university wanted the land so it would be well-positioned to conduct research related to Low Input Sustainable Agriculture which, at the time, was the USDA’s new research initiative. Allison Organic Farm‘s 80-acre farm are located near…
Read MoreAndrew Carnegie Macomb Public Library
The Macomb City Library was formed by action of the City Council. The Library was organized on November 10, 1881 when the mayor appointed a Library Board of Directors of nine members. The first library opened on April 8, 1882 on the upper floor of the Stocker Building at 109 South Side Square. In 1883…
Read MoreLakeview Nature Center & Prairie Labyrinth
Lakeview Nature Center is nestled into 350 acres of pure beauty just to the east of Spring Lake Park & Campgrounds and provides a rustic and relaxing environment to host your next event. Whether you desire the great outdoors or the protection of our timber frame building for your baby shower, birthday party, or business…
Read MoreWestern Illinois University
Macomb is home to Western Illinois University, a ranked “Best Midwestern College.” W.I.U. was established at the center of McDonough County in 1899 as a teachers college and is still one of the top universities in that field. The university also offers a myriad of spaces to conduct business and hold gatherings. The University Union, with…
Read MoreSpoon River College & Outreach Center
Ranked as the number one community college in Illinois by Schools.com, Spoon River College, and it’s two Macomb facilities, for over 60 years have provided a learning environment that offers a broad range of educational programs, cultural activities, and economic development opportunities which empower individuals and enhance the quality of life for the residents in many…
Read MoreMcDonough County 4-H Center
Serving Forgottonia‘s Henderson, Knox, McDonough and Warren counties in the McDonough County 4-H Center in Macomb empowers and prepares all youth for success by providing opportunities where they learn, practice, and demonstrate skills needed for home, career, and global citizenship.
Read MoreWestern Illinois Museum
Since 2002, Western Illinois Museum curates three or four exhibitions a year that reflect the unique history of the region. Located in Macomb, the Western Illinois Museum represents the history of West Central Illinois with a collection of over 6,000 artifacts. The museum receives over 2,600 visitors yearly. The McDonough County Genealogical Society also maintain offices in…
Read MoreHorn Field Campus of W.I.U.
Do you have a wedding, meeting, retreat or family gathering coming up? Whatever your event, the staff at Western Illinois University‘s Horn Field Campus can work with you to ensure your guests have a great time enjoying the natural beauty and quaint facilities of West Central Illinois. Horn Field Campus is located just one mile…
Read MoreMcDonough County Genealogical Society
The McDonough County Genealogical Society was formed in 1979 by a small group of folks dedicated to tracing ancestry of their families and preserving documents to help others trace their history. The genealogical society currently holds more than 200 members who are the archive custodians of a library with over 1000 volumes and records pertaining…
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