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Explore seven historic counties along the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. From Abraham Lincoln's footsteps to Underground Railroad heritage, bald eagle watching to hometown festivals — your adventure in western Illinois starts here.
Seven counties, countless stories. Each with its own character, history, and hidden gems waiting to be discovered.
County Seat: Quincy
Mississippi River bluffs, 100+ landmarks, Lincoln-Douglas debate site
ExploreCounty Seat: Pittsfield
Lincoln's Talking Houses, New Philadelphia, stunning courthouse
ExploreCounty Seat: Mount Sterling
Oldest county fair in Illinois, deer hunting capital
ExploreCounty Seat: Rushville
Historic jail museum, Phoenix Opera House, Carnegie library
ExploreCounty Seat: Hardin
River peninsula, eagle watching, famous peach orchards
ExploreCounty Seat: Winchester
Stephen A. Douglas history, Burgoo Festival, frontier heritage
ExploreCounty Seat: Jacksonville
Underground Railroad heritage, first IL college, Big Eli Wheel
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The latest from across the river counties
