Lincoln's visit to Dallas City on October 23, 1858, was significant to his political career in many ways. According to the Dallas City Review newspaper, several efforts were made by Democrats to tear down the platform that had been . . . — — Map (db m181444) HM
The original covered bridge was built in the fall of 1866 by Jacob Allaman at a total cost of $2,125.00. The bridge carried traffic until 1934. In 1935 the Illinois Division of Highways acquired the bridge from Henderson County, and it became the . . . — — Map (db m181371) HM
This memorial is dedicated in memory of an elephant named Norma Jean, who was killed by lightning at this location and lies buried here. — — Map (db m181372) HM
