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unique Lincoln-related stories and sites. A permanent exhibit, “Lincoln in DeWitt County,” is housed at Clinton’s Vespasian Warner Public Library. Lincoln’s connection to Clinton and DeWitt County is rich. He argued cases in DeWitt County on the Eighth Judicial Cir-
homes. A school campus housing the Veterans Clinton Elementary School, Junior High School, High School, as well as the Maroons Sports Complex is located near Van Buren Street shopping and restaurants. A welcome addition to the educational campus is the Richland Community College Clinton Education Center. The expansion of the extension center is part of Richland’s continued commitment to serve the students in Clinton and DeWitt County. The Vespasian Warner Public Library is located in the heart of Clinton. The Frank Lloyd Wright prairie-style brick building was built in 1906. In 1991, an addition was built to the original library building. Through the years, the facility continues to provide the community with informational, recreational, cultural and educational resources and services, as well as meeting rooms, public computer access, free Wi-Fi and more. An in-town hospital assures residents of quick, professional medical care. Fourteen churches, representing most major denominations, dot Clinton’s neighborhoods. Clinton uses a mayor/council form of government. A countywide development council is available
cuit and practiced law in an office he shared with a local attorney, Clifton H. Moore. Visit the Lincoln Heritage of DeWitt County website at www.lincolnheritageofdewittcounty.com or find them on facebook at www.facebook.com/lincolnheritageofdewittcounty. While touring Mr. Lincoln’s Square, visitors will find themselves amidst a variety of retail and service shops. Many more stores and restaurants line Van DeWitt County is an official Looking for Lincoln community and is home to 10 Looking for Lincoln wayside exhibits. Buren Street, located a few blocks to the south. They include major discount department stores, nato work with new businesses and economic detionally known drug stores and several popuvelopment in DeWitt County. lar fast-food chains. But notable to the Visitors are invited to treat themselves to community are the unique dining experiences some tasty food at the nationally recognized and quaint shops, which draw visitors from Apple ’n’ Pork Festival, scheduled for Sepnear and far. tember 27 and 28. For a “howling good time,” visit Clinton’s Terror on Washington Street After dinner, visitors may catch a box ofHaunted House in October. fice hit at the community’s five-screen movie Contact the Clinton Area Chamber of Comcomplex, which shows recently released merce & Tourism Bureau at 217-935-3364 or movies and throws in some appealing extras. Guests will find free refills on popcorn and toll-free at 866-4-DeWitt (866-433-9488), or soda, discounted admission nights and free visit www.clintonilchamber.com. Brochures popcorn Thursdays. are available 24/7 from the outdoor brochure An excellent public school system serves holders at the DeWitt County Visitor Center, the Clinton area with neighborhood school State Route 54-West, Clinton. Overnight acbuildings located only a short walk from commodations include: Sunset Inn & Suites,
217-935-4140; Town & Country Motel, 217935-2121; and Wye Motel, 217-935-3373. 2014 Clinton Calendar of Events Dates are subject to change. Please call ahead for specific information and additional activities or check the online calendar of events at www.clintonilchamber.com. March 26: Clinton Chamber’s Business Expo from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Clinton High School. May-October: Clinton Area Farmers & Artisans Market. Saturday mornings on Mr. Lincoln’s Square, downtown Clinton. May 15-18: Clinton MayDays Festival. Mr. Lincoln’s Square, downtown Clinton. June 7: Barn Quilts of DeWitt County Spring Guided Tour. For more information, visit www.barnquiltsofdewittcounty.com. June 24: Annual Golf Outing at Clinton Country Club. July 4: Clinton’s 4th of July Celebration. Mr. Lincoln’s Square, downtown Clinton. July 4: 4th of July Fireworks, dusk, on southwest edge of Clinton. September 27, 28: Apple ‘n’ Pork Festival. Visit www.clintonilchamber.com/newsletter/ Apple-Porkvendor.pdf. October 4: Barn Quilts of DeWitt County Fall Guided Tour. For more information, visit www.barnquiltsofdewittcounty.com. October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, November 1: Clinton’s Terror on Washington Street Haunted House. For ore information, visit www.clintonhauntedhouse.com. November 29: Clinton C of C Annual Christmas Parade at 2 p.m. November 29, December 6, 13, 20: Santa’s House on Mr. Lincoln’s Square from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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