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Bethel School - This one room schoolhouse
that stands outside of Emden, Illinois is a throwback to an earlier era.
For years this school sat vacant and fell into disrepair, but the Emden
Historical Society has recently rennovated and rejuvinated this historic
one room school. Now open for tours, by appointment, this building
shows the environment in which young people learned so many years ago.
Call Robert Cross at 217-376-3859 for more information. Located one
mile South of the Hopedale turnoff on 136, 2.5 miles east of I-155 Interchange. |
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Emden Elevator - Though located
in a very small town, this elevator is anything but. The scale house
is dwarfed by the massive towers of concrete and metal designed to store
the grain. 217-376-3405 |
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Hartsburg FS - Located outside
of Hartsburg, this is a centrally located FS facility. |
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Hartsburg Red Barn - Check out
this nifty looking barn outside of Hartsburg! There aren't many left
like this. |
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J.H. Hawes Elevator & Museum
- This historic building is a towering edifice of wood that defies explanation.
One of the oldest surviving wooden elevators, the Hawes Elevator has been
turned into a museum where you can learn how grain was processed in years
past. (www.haweselevator.org/)
(Open on Sundays from 1 PM - 3 PM during June, July, and August.
All other times, call 217-648-2056 or 217-648-5077 to schedule a tour.) |
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Hoblit Seed - One of largest seed
corn companies in Illinois has its home here in Logan County. Located
outside of Atlanta, RR 2, call 217-648-2392. (Open during regular
office hours.) |
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The Hoblit Barn - This unique barn
currently resides on the Hoblit Seed Farm. Located outside of Atlanta,
RR 2, call 217-648-2392. |
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Central Illinois Ag - Located in
Atlanta, this is one of the largest farm implement stores in the county.
(200 E. Sharon St., Atlanta. 217-648-2307) Open during regular
business hours. |
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Sew Personal Embroidery - This
family run embroidery buisness is nestled on a small family farm in rural
Atlanta near the Hoblit Farm. Open from 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday through
Friday. |
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Lawndale Elevator - Located off
Historic Route 66 in Lawndale (between Lincoln and Atlanta). This
historic elevator features the old Faultless Feed sign, still readable
after all these years. |
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Plastic Farm - Located on Peoria
Road (New Holland - Middletown Blacktop) between Fifth Street Road and
New Holland. This unique collection of plastic animals has made the
Harnakee Farm a local attraction for years. |
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White's Brick Barn - There are
very few brick barns left in Logan County. This one is located on
Route 10 outside of New Holland on the White property. |
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Cross Brothers Implement - Located
on Route 10 at the edge of New Holland, this John Deere dealership has
been a local landmark for many years. |
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Burtonview Elevator - While driving
from New Holland to Lincoln on Route 10 about the only landmark you have
is this elevator, stoically standing tall and steady. |
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Cobb Plant - Located off of Illinois
Route 10 on 1800th Avenue, just east of Lincoln Christian College.
This plant takes corn cobbs and recycles them into usable products.
(Drive by site.) |
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Lincoln Farmer's Market - Located
in Scully Park (Lincoln, IL), this local farmer's market runs from May
1st to the end of October on Saturdays (7 AM to 12 PM) and Wednesdays (4
PM to 6:30 PM). Products include fresh and dried flowers, honey,
baked goods, and fresh produce from local growers. Call 217-871-0666
or visit www.lincolnfarmersmarket.org
for more information. |
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Logan County University of Illinois
Extension - This building appeared a few years ago near the Logan County
Fairgrounds. The University of Illinois opened up an Extension Office
for their agricultural division in Lincoln, Illinois. |
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Sunken Corn Crib - Though it might
be unusual to put a barn/corn crib in this condition on an agricultural
tour, this corn crib is a local icon standing outside of Lincoln on Fifth
Street Road. While the building is falling apart, it's structure
has withheld the weather of decades even after sinking partially into the
ground after a storm. |
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Gail's Pumpkin Patch - Located
on Central Point Road, this is the ideal place to find carving pumpkins
for Halloween. The patch is locally owned and family opperated.
(www.gailspumpkinpatch.com)
Open Sep. 15 - Oct 31. 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Monday through Friday &
Sunday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM on Saturday. |
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Beason Elevator - This old country
elevator, located in Beason, has been running since 1917! Be sure
and visit the historical Beason Display inside the elevator office. Click
here to view a picture of the display. (Open during regular office
hours.) |
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Bakerville - This majestic smokestack
is all that remains of one of Logan County's first industries. Samuel
Baker started the sawmill, gristmill and brick factory after the Civil
War. The factory ran from 1866 to 1935. Three homes from the
Baker Family still stand today, and all three are made from bricks from
this factory. Click here to view the plaque.
Located one mile north of Chestnut on a winding road following Salt Creek
(1025th St.). (Drive up site.) |
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Chestnut Ag - This large elevator
stands behind the geographical center of the state. Located on Route 54
between Mt. Pulaski and Clinton. |
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Geocenter - A letter from the Illinois
State Geological Survey, signed by the Chief of National Resources and
the Chief of Environmental Geology and Geo Chemistry, notified the city
of Chestnut that they are the center of the state. A monument stands
in the village park and common in honor of this distinction. Located
on Route 54 between Mt. Pulaski and Clinton. |
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Chestnut Prairie Farm Green Barn
- Located at 1100th St. (County Highway 29) off of County Highway 6 in
Chestnut. Take a look at this uniquely designed barn! Drive
by only. |
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Lisa's Cafe - This charming country
cafe located in Chestnut, Illinois, caters to the early rising farmers
of the area. Opening at 6 AM Monday through Saturday they're open
for dinners only on Thursday and Friday. However, if you're interested
in a good homecooked meal, stop in at Lisa's and you won't be disappointed. |
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Cooper's Hog Farm - Located at
1250th Ave. in rural Mt. Pulaski, this is the county's largest hog farm.
Open during office hours. |
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Pine Lodge Farm Barn - Check out
this barn, located at the corner of 900th Ave. and 550th St. in rural Mt.
Pulaski (901 550th St.). The barn was built in 1837 and is still
in great condition. Drive by or call for appointment. |
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Mt. Pulaski Brick Barn - Similar
in style to the White Barn, this barn is located outside of Mt. Pulaski,
Illinois. There are very few brick barns still standing in Logan
County. |
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Robert Buckles Round Barn - This
interesting study in archetecture is located in rural Mt. Pulaski off of
Route 121 South, turn West onto 1750th Avenue, South of Mt. Pulaski.
(Drive by only) |
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Elkhart Elevator - One of the largest
grain storage facilities in the county, the Elkhart elevator sits right
beside Historic Route 66 and is a monument to the farmers who's grain fills
the towers. Click on the following links for more pictures: Picture
1, Picture 2 |
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Viper Mine - Located in rural Elkhart,
Illinois, this mine has been in operation for many years. One of
Logan County's largest natural resource mines. (Open during regular
business hours) |
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Gillett Farm - This historic seventh
generation family farm is located on Elkhart Hill (the highest point between
Chicago and St. Louis). Still owned by the descendents of John Dean Gillett,
who built the original house and barns in 1870, this beautiful farm encompasses
700 acres of lawns, gardens, woodlands and open fields. In addition to
the main house, a 3-bedroom guesthouse and chapel are available for private
bookings. Overnight accommodations, special events, weddings and tours
are arranged on an individual basis. Old Gillett Farm is still a
private family residence. Visits are scheduled by appointment only.
Call Lisa Pasquesi at 217-947-2346 for more information. Click on
the following links for more pictures: Picture
1, Picture 2 |
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Latham Depot - Picturesque depot
museum located in Latham. Drive by or by appointment. |
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Latham Elevator - Located in Latham,
Illinois off of Route 121, South of Mt. Pulaski. Near the "Korn Krib"
restaurant. |
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Lake Fork Elevator - Check out
this elevator in Lake Fork, Illinois, near the border of Logan County |
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Lake Fork Restaurant - You might
recognize this bovine icon now residing in Lake Fork. That's right,
this is the cow from Bob's Roast Beef in Lincoln. Come and visit
him in Lake Fork now and enjoy a home cooked meal. |
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Cornland - The name says it all! |
