Decatur, Illinois - Wikipedia
WEBHistory. 19th century. Statue of Abraham Lincoln in downtown Decatur on the site of his first political speech. The city is named after War of 1812 naval hero Stephen Decatur. [7][8] The Potawatomi Trail of Death passed through the city in 1838.
Decatur Historic District - Wikipedia
WEBThe Decatur Historic District is a residential historic district in the Millikin Heights neighborhood of Decatur, Illinois. The district encompasses the city's historic Near West and Southwest neighborhoods and was formed beginning in the 1850s and continuing through the 1920s.
Decatur | History, Economy & Education | Britannica
WEBAug 2, 2024 · Decatur, city, seat (1829) of Macon county, central Illinois, U.S. It lies along a bend in the Sangamon River (there dammed to form Lake Decatur), about halfway between Springfield and Champaign. First settled in 1820, the town was founded in 1829 and was named for the American naval hero Stephen.
Forgotten Illinois Decatur: The Soy City’s search for its comeback
WEBFeb 27, 2018 · From 2010 to 2016, Decatur was Illinois’ fastest shrinking city with a population drop of 3,400, or 4.5 percent. Among Illinois cities with a population over 50,000, that was the worst mark on...
Decatur Downtown Historic District (Decatur, Illinois) - Wikipedia
WEBThe Decatur Downtown Historic District is a historic commercial district located in downtown Decatur, Illinois. The district includes 75 buildings, 61 of which are considered significant or contributing to its historic character.
History of the Heartland - Facebook
WEBHistory of the Heartland. 9,551 likes · 3,982 talking about this. Not-for-profit advocate for historic preservation in Decatur, Illinois. We celebrate our history with events and stories.
Local History - Early Settlers of Macon County - Decatur, IL …
WEBAs a learning hub of the Decatur community, not only do we promote the love of reading, but we also offer extensive connections to the digital world and to each other through classes and events. Our services help advance the community as a whole through education and economic development.
Hieronymus Mueller Museum – 420 West Eldorado St. Decatur, Illinois
WEBHieronymus Mueller Museum. Decatur, Illinois. Just west of downtown Decatur, Illinois, the Hieronymus Mueller Museum is open to the public on Tuesday through Saturday and other times by appointment.
Historic Sites - Macon County Conservation District
WEBIn the early 1900’s, Charles M. Parker started the Rock Springs Bottling Plant, providing local bottled water from the Rock Spring source in Decatur, IL. Sangamon River Mill. Shortly after the first pioneers arrived in Macon County mills were built to grind their harvests of grain. One of the first was Miller’s Mill. Learn More.
Macon County History Museum | EnjoyIllinois Dottie
WEBThe Staley Museum. Decatur. A.E. Staley was a big man with big dreams and had the determination to make those dreams a reality. Although he did not arrive on… Governor Oglesby Mansion History Museum. Decatur. Experience a piece of Decatur, IL history with a tour of this amazingly restored mansion. Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum. Decatur.
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