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Map of Princeton attractions
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Events
August
 | 22-26 - Bureau County Fair, Bureau
County Fairgrounds, Princeton |
October
 | 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 - Haunted
Fairgrounds, Bureau County Fairgrounds,
Princeton |
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Attractions & Tours
| Bureau
County Farm Tours
Tours for groups of 15 or more. Tours include livestock and grain farming. Sponsored by
the Bureau County Farm Bureau.
(815) 875-6468 |
| Bureau
County Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Courthouse Square. A monument originally dedicated to Civil War Veterans of Bureau County.
Today it is rededicated to all Bureau County veterans. Built in 1913 at a cost of $25,000,
it is made of granite and bronze. It stands 50 feet high and is topped by the winged
victory statue. Drive-by. |
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Homes and Architecture of Princeton
Available at the Chamber of Commerce and Bureau Co. Historical Society Museum is a
self-guided tour of historical homes and architectural points of interest. Visitors are
invited to pick up the tour maps and drive by buildings exhibiting various styles of
architecture. $.50
(815) 875-2616 |
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Matson
Public Library 15 Park Avenue West.
The library contains an outstanding collection of Bureau County
genealogical reference material, history books, census and cemetery records, indexed
newspaper, city directories, atlases, and family histories.
Hours: Winter: 12-9 Mon. thru Thur., 9-1 Fri., 9-6 Sat. Summer: 12-6 Mon. thru
Thur. Library
(815) 875-1331, Genealogy
(815) 875-8491
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Owen
Lovejoy Homestead Site East Peru Street (Route 6), 1 mile from downtown.
The 1838 Owen Lovejoy Homestead was the
home of a fiery abolitionist minister and a famed station on the underground railroad.
Rooms are furnished with period furniture. Visitors are invited to look into the hidden
area above the stairs where runaway slaves were hidden. Also on the property is the Colton
one-room schoolhouse built in 1849.
Hours: Open 1-4 Fri. Sat. & Sun. May thru Sep. or by appointment. Adults $2.00, senior
citizens $1.50, children $.50. Brochure available:
City of Princeton,
P.O. Box 220,
Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-9151
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| Red Covered
Bridge 1 1/2 miles north of Princeton on Rt. 26.
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One of five remaining covered
bridges in Illinois, this bridge was built in 1863 and is still open to traffic. It
crosses Big Bureau Creek and was once part of the Peoria-Galena Trail. This beautiful
landmark is a delight for artists, photographers and nature lovers. It is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places. (815) 875-2616 |
| Warnecke
Woods Spring Wildflower Walk
2 miles northwest of Princeton near the Red Covered Bridge.
Guides will take participants
into the woods for conservation study and nature enjoyment. The Bureau Co. Natural Area
Guardians also sell prairie plants, both mesic and dry mesic varieties. Order plants in
the winter for pick-up in May. Call for information about the walk.
(815) 879-5251 |
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Recreation
| Alexander
Park and Swimming Pool Anderson Street.
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Park has tennis courts, picnic shelter
and playground equipment. The pool is
open to the public. Charge for pool only.
Summer: 1-5 and 6-8.
(815) 872-0840 |
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| Bureau
County Metro Center 837 Park Avenue West
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Meeting rooms/classrooms, banquet and
reception facilities, 25 yard competitive
indoor pool, indoor walking/running
track, wading pool, racquetball/walleyball courts, jacuzzi
and dry sauna, game room, full court gym
with basketball and volleyball and weight
room. Daily charge available.
(815) 872-0840. |
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| City-County Park
On Route 26, North of Princeton.
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Park is located on two different levels
off of Route 26. Provides picnic areas,
outdoor grills, shelters, ball diamonds,
playground equipment and nature trails.
(815) 872-0840 or Supt. (815) 879-8146 |
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| Wyaton
Hills Golf Course Routes 6 and 34, west of Princeton.
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Nine hole course, driving range, golf
cart rental, picnic areas, lounge. Open
to the public.
(815) 872-2641 |
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Antiques
| 24 Long St. (south of Railroad Depot),
Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-9151
Hours:
Monday through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm |
| 513 South Main St., Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-1944
web site: www.patternsofthepast.com
Hours:
Monday through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm |
| 540 S. Main St.,
Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 879-3700
Hours:
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432 S. Main St.,
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-1363 or (815) 872-5031
Hours:
Open 7 days a week 9:00 am - 5 pm |
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909 N. Main St., Princeton, IL 61356
Hours:
Varied hours |
| 210 Dealers
1661 N. Main St.,
Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 872-2580
Open every day 9:00am to 9:00pm |
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