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Visitors Guide to
Attractions
in the Western Illinois & Iowa /Missouri Border Region
of
the Middle Mississippi River Valley
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Pike County,
Illinois |
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Abraham Lincoln spent a good deal of time in Pike County prior
to his election as President. There are probably more houses
associated with Lincoln in Pittsfield that any other city in the
state and the city has put together a unique Talking Houses of
homes and sites associated with him. There are also a number of
small historical museums that preserve the heritage of the small
rural communities of the county. Lake Pittsfield offers a wide
variety of activities such as boating, fishing, picnicking,
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Adams
County, Illinois |
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Quincy is the main attraction in Adams County. This city that
sits on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River is home to
a number of interesting places to visit. The Dr. Richard Eells
House is recognized by the National Parks Service as an
important Underground Railroad site. The Gardner Museum of
Architecture & Design preserves of Quincy’s outstanding
architectural heritage. The John Wood Mansion is the restored
home of Quincy’s founder and the twelfth Governor of Illinois,
John Wood. Indian Mounds Park is one of the few places in the
state where visitors can view Native American mounds. Quincy
Museum in the Newcomb-Stillwell Mansion is home to exhibits on
the Victorian era, Native American artifact exhibits, and a
dinosaur exhibit. The Villa Kathrine is a unique example of
Mediterranean architecture in the Midwest. and is home to the
Quincy’s Tourist Information Center, a convenient first stop for
visitors to Quincy. Rural Adams County features the Golden
Windmill, the only smock mill with its original stones and gears
in Illinois, and the 3,323-acre Siloam Springs Park. |
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Hancock
County, Illinois |
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Hancock County is rich in history and offers other types of
attractions as well. Today Hancock County is most known for its
Mormon history. This era of life in Hancock County can be fully
explored by visiting sites such as the Historic Nauvoo Visitor’s
Center, the Family Living Center, and the Carthage Jail. Other
aspects of Hancock County’s history can be found at the Weld
House Museum, the Rheinberger Museum, and the Kibbe Hancock
Heritage Museum. The natural beauty of Hancock County can be
seen at Nauvoo State Park and the Weinberg-King State Fish and
Wildlife Area. |
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Lee County,
Iowa |
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There is a wide range of attractions for visitors to Lee County,
ranging from historical sites such as Old Fort Madison and the
George M. Verity River Museum to the scenic views atop the
bluffs of Rand Park.
For those interested in Mormon history, Lee County is the
beginning of the Iowa Leg of the Mormon Pioneer National
Historic Trail and has a number of interpretive exhibits
throughout the county. |
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Lewis &
Clark
Counties, Missouri |
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Lewis and Clark counties offer a variety of attractions for
visitors. History can be taken in at both the Iliniwek Village
State Historic Site, where a pre-European Native American
village is interpreted, or at the Battle of Athens State
Historic Site, the site of a Civil War battle and a site of a
19th century settlement. The Battle of Athens site also provides
activities where visitors can engage with nature as well as
camping opportunities. Wakonda State Park offers similar nature
and camping oppuretunities. |
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