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Have you ever wondered how we protect important buildings and places from the past? In Bureau County, Illinois, there's a special list of places that are super important to history. This list is called the National Register of Historic Places. It's like a hall of fame for buildings, structures, and areas that tell us about America's past.

When a place is added to this list, it means it's recognized for its historical, architectural, or archaeological importance. This helps make sure these special spots are preserved for future generations to learn from and enjoy. In Bureau County, Illinois, there are 19 different properties and areas that have earned a spot on this important list!

Historic Places in Bureau County

These are some of the amazing places in Bureau County that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Each one has a unique story and helps us understand the history of the area.


|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 1 | Allen School

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Allen School

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February 16, 1996
(#96000081)

| class="adr" | 301 Main St.
41°31′47″N 89°16′48″W / 41.529722°N 89.28°W / 41.529722; -89.28 (Allen School)

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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 2 | First Congregational Church of LaMoille

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First Congregational Church of LaMoille

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February 16, 1996
(#96000059)

| class="adr" | 94 Franklin St.
41°31′51″N 89°16′47″W / 41.530833°N 89.279722°W / 41.530833; -89.279722 (First Congregational Church of LaMoille)

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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 3 | First State Bank of Manlius

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First State Bank of Manlius

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May 12, 1975
(#75000639)

| class="adr" | Northern side of Maple St.
41°27′24″N 89°40′11″W / 41.456667°N 89.669722°W / 41.456667; -89.669722 (First State Bank of Manlius)

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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 4 | Greenwood Cottage

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Greenwood Cottage

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May 9, 1983
(#83000301)

| class="adr" | 543 E. Peru St.
41°22′20″N 89°27′22″W / 41.372123°N 89.455985°W / 41.372123; -89.455985 (Greenwood Cottage)

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|- class="vcard" ! style="background: #E6E6FA" | 5 | Hennepin Canal Historic District

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Hennepin Canal Historic District

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May 22, 1978
(#78003433)

| class="adr" | West to Moline then north to the vicinity of Rock Falls
41°23′04″N 89°41′35″W / 41.3844°N 89.6930°W / 41.3844; -89.6930 (Hennepin Canal Historic District)

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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 6 | Lone Tree School

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Lone Tree School

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May 12, 2004
(#04000418)

| class="adr" | 19292 250 North Avenue
41°11′11″N 89°29′11″W / 41.186389°N 89.486389°W / 41.186389; -89.486389 (Lone Tree School)

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|- class="vcard" ! style="background-color: #87CEEB;" | 7 | Owen Lovejoy Homestead

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Owen Lovejoy Homestead

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May 24, 1973
(#73000690)

| class="adr" | Peru St. (U.S. Route 6)
41°22′18″N 89°26′55″W / 41.371757°N 89.448705°W / 41.371757; -89.448705 (Owen Lovejoy Homestead)

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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 8 | Old Danish Church

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Old Danish Church

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October 2, 1973
(#73000691)

| class="adr" | Southeastern corner of the junction of Cook and Washington Sts.
41°21′27″N 89°44′06″W / 41.3575°N 89.735°W / 41.3575; -89.735 (Old Danish Church)

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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 9 | Princeton Chapter House

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Princeton Chapter House

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November 28, 1980
(#80001338)

| class="adr" | 1007 N. Main St.
41°23′05″N 89°27′53″W / 41.384722°N 89.464722°W / 41.384722; -89.464722 (Princeton Chapter House)

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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 10 | Red Covered Bridge

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Red Covered Bridge

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April 23, 1975
(#75000640)

| class="adr" | 2 miles north of Princeton off Illinois Route 26 on Old Dad Joe Trail
41°24′59″N 89°28′43″W / 41.416389°N 89.478611°W / 41.416389; -89.478611 (Red Covered Bridge)

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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 11 | Richard M. Skinner House

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Richard M. Skinner House

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February 10, 1983
(#83000302)

| class="adr" | 627 E. Peru St.
41°22′18″N 89°27′13″W / 41.371667°N 89.453611°W / 41.371667; -89.453611 (Richard M. Skinner House)

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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 12 | Stevens House

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Stevens House

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November 5, 1992
(#92001537)

| class="adr" | 140 E. Main St.
41°17′31″N 89°30′22″W / 41.291944°N 89.506111°W / 41.291944; -89.506111 (Stevens House)

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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 13 | Village Hall

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Village Hall

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January 2, 2013
(#12001112)

| class="adr" | 239 S. Main St.
41°21′24″N 89°44′15″W / 41.356667°N 89.737500°W / 41.356667; -89.737500 (Village Hall)

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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 14 | Wood-Tellkamp House

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Wood-Tellkamp House

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January 24, 1995
(#94001599)

| class="adr" | 82 Main St.
41°32′00″N 89°16′49″W / 41.533333°N 89.280278°W / 41.533333; -89.280278 (Wood-Tellkamp House)

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