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Oregon Public Library & Art Gallery
Opened in 1909, the library houses approximately 35,000 volumes. Gallery is home to Eagle's Nest Art Colony Art Collection.

Hours: Mon.-Thur. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(815) 732-2724, 3rd & Jefferson Streets, Oregon 61061.



Burns House
The oldest brick home in Polo, open as a visitor information center and an interesting historic site. The structure was built in 1854 and restored by the Polo Historical Society.

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment.

(815) 946-2108, 201 N. Franklin Avenue, Polo 61064.




Rochelle Railroad Park
This is an ideal spot for train-watching. Over 80 trains pass by each day. A raised platform for viewers and railroad history exhibits..

Hours: Daily, sunrise to sunset.

(815) 562-4189, 124 N. 9th Street, Rochelle 61068.



Behrens Country Village
A farm atmosphere, florist, gifts, antiques, quilt supplies and classes. Muffins and More lunchroom, children's shop, ladies fashions and more. Buses and groups welcome.

Hours: Mon.-Sat., call ahead for hours.

(815) 625-5116, 1512 Prophet Road, Rock Falls 61071.



Hennepin Canal Feeder Parkway
Travel from Rock Falls to Sheffield with biking, hiking, snowmobiling, horseback riding, canoeing. Enjoy fishing and historical sites. Nims and Centennial Parks located along canal with all types of natural beauty.



Dillon Home Museum
The Dillon Home was built in 1857 and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Italian Renaissance-style house filled with antique furnishings, rugs and local history.

Hours: Tue., Thur., Sat. 10 a.m. to noon & 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sun. 1 to 5 p.m.

(815) 622-6202, 1005 E. Third Street, Sterling 61081.



Reminisce Signs
Drive along and view the only site in Illinois which was awarded the old-fashioned Burma Shave-like signs, in national contest sposored by Reminisce magazine.

1/2 mile South of Sublette on U.S. Route 52.



Tampico Area Historical Society
Hear stories of Ronald Reagan and Admiral Reeves, view displays of H. Y. & T. Railroad, Hennepin Canal Feeder, schools, churches, farm museum and turn of the century implements and tools..

119 S. Main Street, Tampico 61283.

Visit the Tampico Historical Society website.





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