The Owen Lovejoy Homestead in Princeton was a stop on the Underground Railroad, making it a fascinating place for history lovers to check out in the Illinois Valley. FILE PHOTO/SCOTT ANDERSON
Places to Explore History in Bureau County By Shannon Serpette
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ureau County has a rich and well-documented history, and while the good old days may be gone, they can still be felt and revisited at a number of locations throughout the county. Whether you live in the county or are merely passing through, there’s a fascinating spot and some historical tales that are sure to leave you thinking about
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days gone by. The historical feel was one of the reasons David Cook chose to move to Princeton when he was home shopping years ago. “One thing attracting me to Princeton was the sense of history throughout the city. It’s not just the historical sites, either – you can experience it by walking along the brick streets
under the big oak trees while admiring grand, old homes, or see it in the faded advertisements painted on the buildings along Main Street, and even in the parks,” Cook said. Here’s a round-up of some historical spots to check out in Bureau County, but beware, this See HISTORY page 10
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