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TALLULA
U-Picks/Orchards
Seaney Farms
10544 State Highway 97
Roadside stand-open from July 1 to Oct. 30 each year. Variety of fruits and vegetagbles including sweetcorn, watermelon, cantalope, tomatoes, peaches, and many other items. 217-632-2175
TAYLORVILLE
Places of Interest
"The Last Stop"
Northwest Corner of Square
The world's only statue of Abe Lincoln and a pig. The sculpture commemorates Lincoln's bemused request for a "writ of quietus" to calm noisy pigs gathered under the courthouse floor. The "Last Stop" refers to the location on the old 8th Judicial Circuit.
217-824-2194
Burial Site of "Kay" The Circus Elephant
1163 N. 1250 E. Rd.
Grave and marker of "Kay" of Carson and Barnes Circus and Al G. Kelly and Miller Bros. Circus died Oct. 21, 1994. This is only the second elephant buried in illinois.
217-824-4919
Tall Crane and Bittern Fountain
Located on the southwest corner of the square.
Dedicated in 2006, this is a replica of a 1906 cast iron fountain.
Museums
Christian County Coal Mine Museum
200 W Vine
Featuring the history of and memorabilia pertaining to coal mining in Christian County. Visit the coal miner monument on the courthouse lawn.
217-823-1819
Performing Arts
Nashville North
Routes 104 & 29
Live weekend Country & Western music venue. Operates year-round and features Country & Western music's top entertainers.
217-287-2103
Historic Sites
Christian County Genealogical Society
Christian County
The Genealogical Society is a research area where you can find history on your family background, computers, microfilm and microfiche, books and a copy machine, we can also do research that's limited on your family for a donation.
217-287-7719
Christian County Historical Society Museum
E. Rt. 29
Walk through an 1820 log house, the 1839 Christian County courthouse where Lincoln argued cases, an 1854 farmhouse and an 1856 one-room school. Also military weapons of 5 wars, collection of 1800's antiques, plus much more.
217-824-6922
Taylorville Chautauqua Auditorium
Manners Park
This auditorium opened August 23, 1914, and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Part of the Taylorville Park District.
217-824-3110
Golf Courses
Lake Shore Golf Course
Lake Taylorville
Rated 31⁄2 stars by Golf Digest. Very uncharacteristic of Central Illinois, this challenging scenic course has rolling hills, blind shots on three holes, many mature trees, watered fairways and bent grass greens. Award-winning new clubhouse.
Lincoln Trail Golf Club
2021 Lincoln Trl.
9 holes over 2,905 yards with a par of 35.
Abraham Lincoln Sites
“The Last Stop”
Northwest corner of the Taylorville Square
The world’s only statue of Abe Lincoln and a pig, commemorates Lincoln’s bemused request for a “writ of quietus” to calm noisy pigs gathered under the courthouse floor during a trial. The “Last Stop” refers to Taylorville’s location on the old 8th judicial Circuit.
217-824-2194
Hotels/Motels
29 West Motel
217-824-2216
Gas Light Motel
217-824-4941
Super 8
217-287-7211 or 800-800-8000
Bed & Breakfasts
Market Street Inn
217-824-7220
800-500-1466
www.marketstreetinn.com
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TEUTOPOLIS
Museums
Teutopolis Monastery Museum
110 S. Garrot St.
Teutopolis became the home to Franciscan Friars in 1858. The present museum, housed within the monastery, features religious artifacts from the Friars and local and regional collections depicting the pioneer era of the community.
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TRILLA
U-Picks/Orchards
Moran Orchard
1096 Country Rd. 500 E.
U-pick strawberries. Market with apples, peaches, plums, Indian corn, pumpkin, gourds, unpasteurized cider.
217-895-3408 or 217-857-3586
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TOLONO
Beds & Breakfasts
K.C. Hansen Bed & Breakfast
217-485-5671
www.kchansen.com
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TROY GROVE
Historic Sites
Wild Bill Hickok Memorial Historic Site
Mechanic and Ottawa Sts.
This memorial commemorates Troy Grove as the birthplace of James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok (1837-1876). A plaque on the granite monument honors Hickok as "a scout and spy in the western states to preserve the Union in the Civil War".
217-785-1584
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TUSCOLA
Places of Interest
Tanger Outlets
I-57 and US 36
Outlet shopping center where you will find great bargains at over 45 stores.
217-253-2282
www.tangeroutlet.com
Museums
Douglas County Museum
700 South Main Street
Come learn about local history, with rotating exhibits and special events.
217-253-2535
Golf Courses
Ironhorse Golf Course
2000 Ironhorse Dr.
18 holes, par 72, 5206-7046 yds.
Hotels/Motels
Baymont Inn
217-253-3500
Cooper Motel
217-253-4743
Holiday Inn Express
217-253-6363 or 800-HOLIDAY
Super 8 Motel
217-253-5488 or 800-800-8000
Bed & Breakfasts
Simple Pleasures Bed & Breakfast
217-253-3319
www.simplepleasuresbnb.com
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