Historic Sites
Bandstands in Community Park
The two bandstands in Community Park were originally built as part of the grounds of the State…
Beecher Hall
Beecher Hall, which was built in 1829-30 and originally was known as the College Building, is the…
Big Eli Ferris Wheel
In 1893, W.E. Sullivan visited the Colombian Exposition, where he marveled at the original Ferris…
Central Park
Located in the center of the city’s historic downtown. A beautiful Civil War monument…
Charters of Freedom
Foundation Forward, Inc., dedicated the Charters of Freedom monuments to the people of Morgan…
David A. Smith House
David A. Smith, a Jacksonville attorney and colleague of Abraham Lincoln, had this two-story,…
Downtown Jacksonville
Downtown Jacksonville offers a range of shops and services, with unique gifts, artwork, and…
Duncan Park
Located in the 1200 block of West State Street. The Duncan Mansion, home of former Illinois…
General Benjamin Grierson Mansion
Civil War hero General Benjamin Grierson once called this large brick house home. In the mid-1850s,…
Governor Duncan Mansion
Governor Joseph Duncan, who served as governor of Illinois from 1834 to 1838, had this two-and…
Historic West Side Walking Tour
Enjoy a walking tour of Jacksonville’s beautiful historic neighborhood. We recommend you…
Illinois College
Illinois College is a small residential liberal arts college offering exceptional education at an…
Jacksonville African American History Musuem
The Jacksonville African American History Museum is located in the historic Underground Railroad…
Jacksonville Area Museum
The Jacksonville Area Museum features the history of the Jacksonville Area with exhibits and…
Jacksonville Public Library
The Jacksonville Public Library is housed in a beautiful historic building, originally built with…
James Jaquess House
James Jaquess, the first president of the Illinois Conference Female Academy, now MacMurray…
Lincoln and Slavery Mural
In 1856, Abraham Lincoln delivered a speech in the Morgan County Courthouse park, now known as…
Morgan County Court House
Built in 1868, the Morgan Country Courthouse is the center of government for the…
Newton Bateman House
Newton Bateman, a well-known educator in Illinois in the 1800s and friend of Abraham Lincoln, lived…
Prairie Land Heritage Museum
This museum features household and farming items, farm equipment, automotives, veterinarian’s…
Strawn Art Gallery
Visit this beautiful, historic structure, featuring monthly changing art exhibits and permanent…
Walldog Murals
During the Summer of 2006 and 2019, Jacksonville Main Street hosted professional sign painters from…
Woodlawn Farm
The showcase homestead of Jacksonville’s extensive Underground Railroad network. Former…