Jacksonville
Jacksonville
Area Visitors and Convention Bureau, 155 West Morton
Street, Jacksonville, IL 62650 (217) 243-5678 or (800)
593-5678 Located west of Springfield, this community of
more than 22,000 prides itself on the outstanding
cultural, educational, historical, recreational and
industrial facilities found here.
Jacksonville offers over 40 restaurants, 7 motels
and excellent shopping opportunities.
Jacksonville is home to two liberal arts
colleges, the Illinois School for the Deaf and the
Illinois School for the Visually Impaired.
Nationally known companies such as AC Humko, EMI
Manufacturing, Pactiv Packaging, Nestle Beverage, and
Blue Cross/Blue Shield are all located in Jacksonville
as well as the famed Eli Bridge Company,
manufacturer’s of the Ferris wheel and other amusement
rides.
David
Strawn Art Gallery, 331 West College, the works of
nationally and locally acclaimed artists are exhibited
in a historic home.
(217) 243-9390
Governor
Duncan Mansion, 4 Duncan Place, the only official
governor’s mansion outside Springfield, this three
story structure was used for state business during
Joseph Duncan’s term from 1834 to 1838.
(800) 593-5678
The Jacksonville Heritage Cultural Center Museum is temporarily closed, and will reopen in 2007-2008 in the historic Old Jacksonville Post Office on East State Street. All new exhibits, highlighting the history of the city and it's people will be featured. For more information, call 217 243-7488
Prairieland
Heritage Museum, a museum of early farming life and farm
equipment. (800)
593-5678
Meredosia
Meredosia
River Museum, 305 Main Street, featuring the
“Workplace of the River” with exhibits/stories of
mussel shelling, Pearl Button cutting/business, hunting,
fishing, transportation. Northern Cross Railroad, Native
American artifacts, and eagle watching during January
– maps and information available.
Open Wed, Thurs & Fri 1-4pm (217) 584-1356 or
(217) 584-1272
National
Fish & Wildlife Refuge at Meredosia Lake, features
scenic trail and overlook.
Eagle Watching Days in January & February;
fishing, boating and picnicking year round.
(217) 584-1356
