Cowden
Thompson
Mill Covered Bridge, 5 miles east of Cowden, follow
signs. One of 5 covered bridges remaining in the State, it is also
the longest and narrowest.
Built in 1868, it spans the Kaskaskia River.
(217) 774-2244 or (800) 874-3529
Moweaqua
Moweaqua
Coal Mine Museum, Route 51, this museum opened in 1985
to commemorate the Moweaqua mine disaster of December
24, 1932. (217)
768-3019
Shelbyville
Shelby
County Office of Tourism, 315 East Main Street,
Shelbyville, IL 62565 (217) 774-2244 or (800) 874-3529
Chautauqua
Auditorium, Forest Park, this National historic building
built in 1903 features Grecian statues designed by
Robert Root. William
Jennings Bryan, Billy Sunday and Carrie Nation all gave
speeches here. (217)
774-2244 or (800) 874-3529
Lake
Shelbyville, East Route 16, built by the US Army Corps
of Engineers, features nine campgrounds, three marinas,
four public beaches and other facilities for the outdoor
enthusiast. The
Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center, open daily Memorial Day
to Labor Day and weekends spring and fall, offers live
exhibits and special programs including tours of the
dam. (217)
774-3951
Shelby
County Courthouse, Main Street, built in 1879 this
landmark houses historic paintings, including the Robert
Root depiction of Abraham Lincoln – Anthony Thornton
debate. 217-774-2412
Fax 217-774-2533
Shelby
County Historical & Genealogical Society Center,
South First and East Washington Streets, housed in the
former jail & sheriff’s residence, built in 1892,
includes a research library and displays of Lincoln Land
and other memorabilia.
(217) 774-2260 or 774-4082
Tallman
House, 816 West Main Street, built in 1905 by the
inventor of the mechanical pickup hay baler.
Listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. Daily
6am-10pm (217) 774-3991
