Historic Downtown Mt. Morris Illinois 61054
U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition Moves to Mt. Morris, IL 61054 “It was a little village of 2,500 people,” said artist Fran Volz. “They had a brewery and this.” “This,” to Volz’s amazement, was a…
1411 N. River Road, Oregon, IL
About: Lorado Taft, who created the 50-foot statue as a tribute to Native Americans, is said to have thought of the figure one evening as he and other members of the Eagles’ Nest colony stood…
201 N. River Rd. Oregon, IL. 61061
Chana School is a Registered Historic Place in the Ogle County, Illinois, in the county seat of Oregon, Illinois. One of six Oregon sites listed on the Register, the school is an oddly shaped, two-room…
124 N. 4th St. Oregon, IL 61061
The Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques & Americana is a non-profit cultural center located in the heart of Oregon, IL. FAQ CMAAA The Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques and Americana, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation…
201 N. Second Street, Oregon, IL
This 125-year old piano factory has been converted into a 50,000 sq. ft. walkable indoor mall full of specialty shops, eateries, and novel attractions. It is home to many of the antique and resale shops in…
300 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061 (Inside Oregon Public Library)
Showcases turn-of-the-century works in various mediums, including Lorado Taft and Nellie Verne Walker’s neo-classical masterpieces. The Oregon Public Library’s second-story art gallery’s collection features a vast number of paintings and sculptures.
1893 Twist Rd, Franklin Grove, IL 61031
The Grist Mill is the only Grist Mill still powered exclusively by water in Illinois. Although a reconstruction, the original mill stood in the same site as the reconstructed mill until it was raised in…
1872 Twist Road, Franklin Grove IL 61031
A short 15 mile drive south from Oregon on country roads is the Franklin Creek State Natural Area, one mile northwest of the village of Franklin Grove. The beautiful Franklin Creek flows throughout the 664-acre…
Corner of Rt 2 and 64 in Oregon, IL
Iron Mike is an 1896 cast-iron fountain in the 400 Block of Washington Street in the city of Oregon, Illinois. The multi-tier fountain is set into a matte green concrete base. Iron Mike is four…
8334 S. Clinton St., Grand Detour, Dixon, IL 61021
The company John Deere founded has a presence around the world, but it all started just a few minutes south of Oregon in Grand Detour, Illinois. When you step foot on the grounds, it will…
1414 N. River Road, Oregon, IL 61061
Located just outside the city of Oregon, Illinois, the Taft Campus has a rich history. During the summer of 1898, the noted American sculptor Lorado Taft and a small group of artists, architects and scholars…
1141 N. River Rd, Oregon, IL 61061
Margaret Fuller, was an American journalist, critic, and women’s rights advocate associated with the American transcendentalism movement. She was the first full-time American female book reviewer in journalism. Her book Woman in the Nineteenth Century…
105 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061
With the original County War Memorial in the background, in front of the Courthouse, this new Fallen Soldiers Memorial Monument was placed on the North lawn of the Courthouse Square with a dedication ceremony on…
111 North Sixth Street, Oregon IL 61061
The Ogle County Historical Society began in 1954 as a project of the Ogle County Federation of Women’s Clubs. The Nash Home and Museum opened in 1962. It was the home of the Chester Nash…
105 S 5th St Oregon, IL 61061
The Ogle County Courthouse is a National Register of Historic Places listing in the Ogle County, Illinois, county seat of Oregon. The building stands on a public square in the city’s downtown commercial district. The…
401 Collins St. Oregon, Illinois 61061
At 5 o’clock in the morning of Saturday, November 10, 1893, the fire broke out. Despite efforts to save her, the first train depot to serve the people of Oregon, Illinois, burned to the ground….
304 South 5th Street, PO Box 237, Oregon IL, 61061
The Oregon Park District is a park and recreation municipality in Oregon, Illinois. The Oregon Park District was formed in December of 1966. The District’s service area covers approximately 102 square miles serving over 7000…
300 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL
Mission Statement It is the mission of the Oregon Public Library to provide appropriate resources in support of the information and recreational needs of area residents, and thereby be a center for community enrichment and…
1310 W. Washington St., Oregon, IL 61061
The mission of the VFW is to foster camaraderie among us veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve the veterans, the military and communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.
1922 Illinois Route 2 North, Oregon IL 61061
Stronghold is a beautiful 360 acre property across from the boat launch, about a mile North of town. Home to The Strong Castle, extensive trails, a 9-hole Frisbee Golf course and Hammock City. To stay…
Intersection of East Brick Road & North German Church Road
Built on the old Chicago and Iowa Trail, this road was the first state aid paved rural road in northern Illinois. Begun in 1914, it was dedicated August 24, 1915. One lane of fired bricks…
5502 N. Silver Creek Road Mt. Morris Illinois 61054
The Bald Hill Prairie Preserve contains primarily open habitat consisting of original prairie and pasture grasses. A portion of the large south hill has an oak savanna with beautiful large bur oaks. This savanna has…
Historical sculpture has been on public display in Oregon since the time of Lorado Taft and the Eagle’s Nest Art Colony in the early 1900’s. The Community Art Legacy (C.A.L.) has been a contemporary project…
1000 W Wasington Street, Oregon, IL 61061
Ukulele Station America is a unique and magical shop. We specialize in the sale of Ukuleles and Accessories. With over 100 ukes In stock, we have the perfect instrument to match your taste and fit…
