Historic Sites
Pittsfield has a rich historic past. Browse what this and surrounding towns in the tri-state area have to offer!
Abe Lincoln Talking House Tour
Signs posted at each site will direct you to the FM frequency to tune to on your car radio
http://www.pikelincoln.com/pikelincoln/TALKING_HOUSES.html
Pike County Historical Museum
The 19th century East Ward school was renovated in 1978 when it became the home of the Pike County Historical Society and the Pike County Historic Museum. The museum has memorabilia such as a dray wagon, printing press, wedding dresses, furniture and dishes. There are some local histories, photographs, and documents available for historical research.
www.pikecoilhistory.org
The Prarie Windmills
Visit the “Prairie Mill” in Golden, Illinois (Adams County), a restored Dutch smock windmill and a historic landmark in western Illinois. It is the only restored, US-built windmill operating with its original millstones and wood gear mechanism! Built in 1873 by Henry Emminga, it’s one of only two dutch windmills in downstate Illinois.Tours are available Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 PM or by appointment or by chance.
www.goldenwindmill.org
New Philadelphia Town Site
The New Philadelphia Town Site is the original site of the now-vanished town of New Philadelphia, Illinois. Platted in 1836, it was the first town in the United States founded by an African-American. The site is now used for archeological studies and is a National Historic Landmark.
http://newphiladelphiail.org
Signs posted at each site will direct you to the FM frequency to tune to on your car radio
http://www.pikelincoln.com/pikelincoln/TALKING_HOUSES.html
Pike County Historical Museum
The 19th century East Ward school was renovated in 1978 when it became the home of the Pike County Historical Society and the Pike County Historic Museum. The museum has memorabilia such as a dray wagon, printing press, wedding dresses, furniture and dishes. There are some local histories, photographs, and documents available for historical research.
www.pikecoilhistory.org
The Prarie Windmills
Visit the “Prairie Mill” in Golden, Illinois (Adams County), a restored Dutch smock windmill and a historic landmark in western Illinois. It is the only restored, US-built windmill operating with its original millstones and wood gear mechanism! Built in 1873 by Henry Emminga, it’s one of only two dutch windmills in downstate Illinois.Tours are available Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 PM or by appointment or by chance.
www.goldenwindmill.org
New Philadelphia Town Site
The New Philadelphia Town Site is the original site of the now-vanished town of New Philadelphia, Illinois. Platted in 1836, it was the first town in the United States founded by an African-American. The site is now used for archeological studies and is a National Historic Landmark.
http://newphiladelphiail.org