Thompson Mill Covered Bridge was built in 1868 to span the Kaskaskia River. This 157 foot bridge is one of only five covered bridges remaining in Illinois. Although, traffic is no longer allowed on the
bridge, you can still drive up & see how the bridge was built & admire the natural setting. 1718 E 300 N Rd., Cowden, 4 miles east of Cowden. Watch for signs of Rt. 128.
2012 Guinness World Record The Mobile Wedding Chapel is seen & used by visitors at Lake Shelbyville. The truck, named the “The Best Man” was featured on Trick My Truck, ABC’s World News Tonight, Ripley’s Believe It of Not, & on BBC! Truck, historic wedding chapel, or plan your wed- ding/vow renewal: 217-774-7809. Learn more .
www.bestweddingchapel.com.
The Moweaqua Coal Mine Museum has displays and memorabilia from a bygone era in Mid- western prairie history. Most well-known for the Decem- ber 24, 1932 disaster that killed 54 workers, the coal mine itself closed in 1935. The Moweaqua Coal Mine Museum was dedicated on May 25, 1986. The museum has been awarded a certificate of excellence for a Special Project by Congress of Illinois Historical Societies. 129 S Main St., Moweaqua, 1-4 pm Saturday & Sunday.
moweaqua.org
Goat Tower The Tower of Baa is the one and only goat tower in the U.S. It is modeled after a tower that Dave and Marcia Johnson saw in a wine magazine from S. Africa. The original goat tower was in Portugal. The John- son’s tower is 31 ft tall and have 5,000 bricks with 276 spi- ral steps that encompass the tower. Their property also contains unique music stones, aviary sculptures, and more. Located at 1968 N 2500 E Rd., Windsor, IL 61957
Moweaqua Living Memorial Tree Park planted with native Illinois trees, prairie grasses and native wildflowers. Each year a new tree is planted in a person’s honor. Every tree has a plaque to commemorate that person and to list the scientific name of the tree. The park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 217-768-3036
lakeshelbyville.com/attractions
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