Beaverville
“Cathedral of the
Country”, St. Mary’s Church, 308 St. Charles Street.
Completed in 1910, the Bedford limestone
cathedral was placed on the National Register of
Historic Places in May 1996 and recently celebrated the
140th anniversary of the parish.
French Canadian farmers established residency in
Beaverville in the 19th century and many of
the town’s residents are descendants of this group.
Tour groups welcome.
(815) 435-2338
Fey Orr Memorial Mural, A
120 by 16 foot mural honoring the late Fey Orr,
prominent businessman and philanthropist, the mural
appears on the Beaverville Grain and Lumber Company.
The project depicts the people and life styles of
Beaverville.
Gilman
The
Heartland Spa, Escape to a country estate on a private
lake surrounded by acres of woods and miles of farmland.
(815) 683-2182 or (800) 545-HTLD (or 4853 for
reservations) Fax: (815) 683-2144
Watseka
Watseka
Area Chamber of Commerse, 206 East Walnut Street,
Watseka, IL 60970 (815)
432-2416, Fax: (815) 432-2762
Iroquois
County Historical Society, Old Courthouse Museum, 103
West Cherry Street, the museum houses numerous exhibits
and collections of natural and cultural objects
reflecting the distinctive characteristics of the
county. Email:
ichs@capstonebank.com
(815) 432-2215 http://www.bdrak.com/ichs/museum.html
Veterans
Memorial, This 9 ton cannon which was used in World War
II, the Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict stands
alongside Veterans Parkway in honor of the men and women
who have served in the armed forces.
Watseka
Park District, 206 E. Walnut St., P.O. Box 335.
(815) 432-3931
Watseka
Union Depot, Built in 1906, this railroad depot is now
the home to railroad memorabilia displays.
(815) 432-4731
