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The Prairie Mills Windmill was built in 1872 and is the only smock mill that still has the original stones and gears in place. Today, the Golden Windmill is
owned by the Golden Historic District and is home to the Windmill Museum and Gift Shop. Tours of the site are available throughout the year.
Address: 902 Prairie Mills Rd Golden IL USA 61462
 1 217 696-2360
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Postville Courthouse
The Postville Courthouse in Lincoln is a replicate of the original building from 1840. The one seen today was built in 1953 on the same spot that the old structure was on. The first courthouse was bought by automobile titan Henry Ford in 1929 for a memorial he was building in Dearborn, MI. The new Postville Courthouse is decorated to represent how the courtroom may have looked in the 1840s and is open Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 5pm.
Address: 914 Fifth Street Lincoln IL USA 62656
1 217 732-8930
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The Joseph Smith Historic Site retells the story of the Latter Day Saint movement in Nauvoo during the early 1840s. Guided walking tours begin at the Visitors Center, starting with a short film and continuing through the Smith family's homes. Guests will also find original paintings and artifacts of Nauvoo by David Hyrum Smith.
Address: 149 Water Street Nauvoo IL USA 62345
 Send an Email (1) 1 217 453-2246
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Alexis Phelps House
The historic Alexis Phelps House is open for the public to tour by appointment only. Breakfast, brunch, afternoon teas and lunch are served during hours of operation. This house is also available for weddings and other special occasions.
Address: North 3rd St Oquawka IL USA 61459
1 309 627-2567
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McDonough County Courthouse
Constructed in 1879, this building is the home of the county government.
Address: Courthouse Square Macomb IL USA 61455
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Governor Duncan Mansion
The Governor Duncan Mansion is the only official governors mansion in the state outside of Springfield.
Address: 4 Duncan Place Jacksonville IL USA
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Dr. Richard Eell’s House
Built by early Quincy physician Dr. Richard Eell, this house was used as an underground railroad site from 1835-1836. Guided and self-tours are available.
Address: 415 Jersey Street, Quincy IL USA 62301-3924
1 217 224-1799
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Carl Sandburg State Historic Site
The acclaimed author and poet Carl Sandburg was born in this three-room cottage in 1878. Sandburg went on to write numerous poetry, children's books and his most famous work a six-volume biography about Abraham Lincoln. Guests can walk throughout the home, explore the garden and shop in the gift shop.
Address: 331 East Third Street Galesburg IL USA
1 309 342-2361
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