Monday, on our way out to see the bald eagles along the Mississippi River, we stopped at usual place just east of Freeport on US-20, the Freeport/Stevenson County Visitors Center, one of the best we've ever stopped at in our travels.
This appears to be built structure and not a converted one.
One thing I like about the place is that they always feature some aspect of local history. Last year they had an exhibit on uniforms worn by locals during World War II.
This year the Lincoln-Douglas debate that took place in town was the feature. I really liked the maps show the voting in the state that took place during the election. There was quite a divide between Democrats downstate and Republicans in the north. Back then, senators were selected by state legislatures.
Well Worth a Stop. --Cooter
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