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Attractions & Tours

Civil War Cannon  Wyanet Cemetery, Route 6
 In Wyanet's Cemetery stands a Civil War cannon given to Post 198 Grand Army of the Republic by the United States Government in memory of those who gave their lives in the Civil War. Drive-by
(815) 699-2512

Center Prairie  Routes 6 and 34 between Princeton and Wyanet
 Sixteen acres of many beautiful prairie grasses and flowers. This area is open to the public and is easily viewed from the road from May to October

Lift Bridge, Lock 21 On Hennepin Canal
 Information available through the Hennepin Canal Parkway, (815) 454-2328

 


Historical Societies & Museums

Henry Thomas Museum  North of fire station.
Potpourri of early and recent Bureau County history. The museum pays tribute to the first white family to settle in Bureau County in 1828. By appointment. Brochure available
Village of Wyanet, 201 E. North, Wyanet, IL 61379  (815) 699-2512
Wyanet Historical Society Museum  Main Street.
Located in oldest original building in Wyanet. Newspaper histories of Wyanet for the past 100 years. Information of school, canal, railroad, military and family histories.
(815) 699-2531
 

 


Antiques

 
C & M Antiques  Books, glassware, radios, scales, china, bottles/jars, auto related, muzzle loading/firearms, furniture, etc.
203 East Front St., Wyanet, IL 61379 (815) 699-7790
Hours:Buy-Sell-Trade by appointment.
Main Street Emporium  101 East Main St., Wyanet, IL 61379
Hours:  Available by chance.