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L. HAAS STORE MUSEUM Te museum features a rather unique display. Bill Hanna, “Te Humane Hangman,” is showcased with the tools of his trade from an era when criminal sentences were carried out on the gallows. Open by appointment and for special events. 215 E. Main, Carmi 618-382-8425
Latzer Homestead
THE CREOLE HOUSE The house was built in 1800 and is an example of a combination of French and American architecture. By appointment. Market St., Prairie du Rocher 618-282-2245
EDWARDS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Tis was the birthplace of Louis Lincoln Emmerson, who was Governor of Illinois from 1929- 1933. By appointment. 212 W. Main St., Albion 618-445-3072
HAMEL SCHOOL LOG CABIN Built between 1820 and 1852, the building contains artifacts from that period. By appointment. 400 W. State Rt. 140, Hamel 618-633-2484
ILLINOIS RURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM Visitors will enjoy exhibits depicting life in rural areas complete with au- thentic items from the period. Te highlight of the museum will be the machinery and equipment displays that will depict the evolution of farm equipment. Call for time and days that the Museum is open. 187 Fairgrounds Rd., Pinckneyville 618-521-2245
ILLINOIS MILITARY MUSEUM Te Carnegie Library has cleverly converted bookshelves into displays of medals, photos, weapons and other memorabilia. Mannequins are outfitted in soldiers' uniforms from as far back as the Civil War. Veter- ans even have a recording studio where they can tell their personal stories on film. By ap- pointment. 213 W. Cumberland, Greenup 217-923-9306
LITTLE BRICK HOUSE Tour this house filled with china, furniture, engravings and books be- longing to settlers during Abraham Lincoln’s time. By appointment. 621 St. Clair St., Vandalia 618-283-2728
LOUIS LATZER HOMESTEAD The founder of the Pet Milk Co. built this house that was one of the first with electricity and running water inside. By appointment and during events. Rural Route 3, Highland 618-654-7957
MARISSA ACADEMY MUSEUM AND COAL MINERS MONUMENT Memorabilia celebrating the city’s growth from a coal-mining town to the present make this an interesting stop. Wed. Noon -3p.m. or by appointment. 610 S. Main St., Marissa 618-295-2562
MARTIN/BOISMENUE HOUSE Built in the French vertical style, this is the oldest known residence in Illinois. By appointment. 2110 First St., Cahokia 618-332-1782
THE MATSEL LOG CABIN Learn about 1850s-era log cabins when you visit here. Te front room is painted with milkpaint and is furnished in the manner the Matsel family would have done. Open by appointment and for special events. Main Cross & Robinson St., Carmi 618-382-8425
THE MERMAID HOUSE Charles Dickens stayed here in 1842 while researching his book on American prairies. By appoint- ment. 114 E. St. Louis St., Lebanon 618-537-8420
MILLER-FIEGE HOME The 1850s building is a vernacular German cottage with Italianate influences with antiques from the 1800s and the ensuing period. By appointment. 130 S. Main St., Columbia 618-281-7144 ext.118
OLD FIRE ENGINE MUSEUM Antique firefighting equipment and memorabilia tell visitors how firefighters did their job throughout history. By appointment. 1411 19th St., Granite City 618-931-3723
OLD SIX MILE MUSEUM IN THE EMMERT-ZIPPEL HOUSE This 158 year old home displays Civil War artifacts, an Indian collec- tion and 1830s furnishings. By appointment. 3279 Maryville Rd., Granite City 618-877-1208
ONE ROOM COUNTRY SCHOOLHOUSE A visit here reminds us that the “lat- est educational technology” used to be a blackboard and piece of chalk and some textbooks to share. By appointment. Robinson Street, Carmi 618-382-2230
ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM Located at the modern junior high school, the restored build- ing showcases pre-20th century education. By appointment. 1200 Junior High Dr. Greenville 618-664-9272
PERRY COUNTY JAIL MUSEUM The Sheriff and his family lived up- stairs where women prisoners were kept in locked rooms. Downstairs, a jail cell is still there along with most of the museum collection. Mon. 9a.m. - 4p.m., Wed. 8:30a.m. - noon and by appointment. 108 W. Jackson St., Pinckneyville 618-357-2225
PIONEER LOG CABIN VILLAGE Sixteen pre-Civil War furnished cab- ins are open for self-guided tours Apr. 15 -Nov.15. 12 mi. north of Salem on Hwy. 37 Kinmundy 618-547-7123
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HISTORIC 1859 EDWARDS COUNTY JAIL
In 2004 the Historical Society began the restoration of the for- mer County Jail to house the soci- ety's library and genealogical collection. Nearby, the Gov. Em- merson home contains most of the society's museum collection. Albion, 618-445-3072
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