4 WITNESS TREE


GPS: n 41.33507; w 89.81862 Address: CR 1300N with CR 10/CR 100E., Princeton


Phone: 815-875-8732 Potawatomi, Sauk and Fox tribes convened here in the 19th century. The trunk of this oak tree is 14 feet in circumference, its branches spread over 80 feet, and its acorns are as large as one’s hand.


5 MAUTINO STATE FISH & WILDLIFE AREA


GPS: n 41.32332; w 89.71890 Address: 16006-875 East Street, Sheffield Phone: 815-454-2328 Web:


http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/ PARKS


The area is comprised of a restored strip mine that has attracted a vibrant community of plants and animals to its forests, lakes and grasslands. The site is excellent for locating water-associated birds.


6 LAFAYETTE HOME NURSERY


GPS: n 41.11305; w 89.97417 Address: 9662 TR50 East, Lafayette Phone: 309-995-3311


Established in 1887, native plant propagation and natural area restoration are among the nursery’s primary services, stemming from research and techniques that began in 1970.


Mautino State Fish & Wildlife Area 8 PRINCETON www.illinoisriverroad.org 7 INDIAN CREEK VINEYARD


GPS: n 41.11588; w 89.87341 Address: RR 2, Box 133, Toulon Phone: 309-286-5302 Web: www.indiancreekvineyard.com This old family farm has been converted into a lovely bed & breakfast, vineyard and wine/gift shop, complete with a 2-mile walking trail which runs by what is locally thought to be the last known settlement of the Potawatomi Indians.


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