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Vermilion County
War Museum
A military museum featuring memorabilia and
artifacts from every conflict our country has been involved in, from the
Revolutionary War to Operation Iraqi Freedom. Over 13,000 square feet
on two floors features thousands of items including an extensive
library, personal scrapbooks, memoirs, and photographs. Displays
include: wood from "Old Ironsides", an original bronze "Remember the
Maine" plaque, Kenneth E. Bailey's Congressional Medal of Honor, Civil
War battle flags, and many other significant pieces. Voted one of the
finest museums of its' type in the country.
Vermilion County
Museum
(National Register of Historic Places)
116 N. Gilbert, Danville
Opened in the spring of 2002, this new museum is a near replica of the 1833
country courthouse where Lincoln practiced law from 1841 to 1859..
Fithian Home
Housed in a home build by William Fithian, Civil war surgeon and personal friend
of Abraham Lincoln. The south balcony, from which Lincoln gave a speech in
1858, and the bedroom he used on his many visits , remain as they were. On a
special note, the Joseph G. Cannon (Uncle Joe) room contains personal items of
Cannon who served in the U.S. House for 46 years and was Speaker from 1903 to
1911. Is on the grounds of the Vermilion County museum complex.
Lamon House
Lincoln Park, N. Logan Ave., Danville
1840's Greek Revival Cottage built by Joseph Lamon, cousin of Ward Hill Lamon,
Lincoln's law partner and bodyguard. Open Sundays during the summer season or
by appointment. Is not on the grounds of the Vermilion County museum complex.
Mann's Chapel
Rossville, IL.
Built in 1857, the oldest church in Vermilion County.
Tours available by appointment. Is not on the grounds of the Vermilion County
museum complex.
(Kennekuk Cove County Park)
Vermilion Chapel, the oldest frame structured church in the county (1886) Red Oak School (1917), Neff Grocery (1912), Barber Shop (1901), the Atwood Home (1892), the Bismarck Train Depot (1974), railroad dining car (C&EI-1947), and Laury Barn (1912).
At the Salt Kettle Rest Area off I-74 East.
Monument recognizes the Salines of the Vermilion, Vermilion County's first industry, referred to in French records as early as 1706.
Situated between English and Voorhees Streets, two blocks east of Vermilion Street in Danville. Established in 1864, find the graves of Danville's founders and of Abraham Lincoln's friends and other historical figures such as General John C. Black and "Uncle Joe" Cannon.
210 East Benton St., Rossville, IL 61834
The Depot, built by the C&EI railroad in 1903, has been restored to the 1950's era. The Museum features a wide collection of historical railroad memorabilia. Some of those featured include the C&EI, Wabash, Illinois Terminal and NYC. The museum is open from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day weekend. Hours are noon to 4 on Saturdays and Sundays and noon to 5 on holiday weekends. Groups are welcome and tours can be arranged from April 1st through September 30th.
215 W. North St., Danville
319 N. Vermilion, Danville
116 N. Gilbert, Danville