Welcome to

                                          the     

              Chillicothe Historical Society

                                     Chillicothe, IL         

 

    

It is the stated mission of the Chillicothe Historical Society to collect, preserve, and display any and all articles relating to the history of Chillicothe and the immediate area; and to promote continuing interest in the history of Chillicothe by encouraging young people to become involved in its projects.                       

                             The Society operates two sites:

                               Fourth St. Museum

                                           &

                                    Rock Island

                                Railroad Museum

                                           in                  

                                     Chillicothe , IL

Fourth St. Museum

723 North Fourth St

Chillicothe , IL 61523

Hours of Operation

First Sunday of the month  1 to 4 PM

Wednesday   1 to 4 PM

                              Click on House to Enter the Museum

Rock Island Railroad Museum is located in the old Rock Island Depot. 

Cedar and 3rd St      Chillicothe, IL 61523

                 Hours of Operation

First Sunday of the Month   1  to 4 PM

Wednesday 1 to 4 PM  

If you have any questions or wish to make a donation of Railroad Artifacts and Memorabilia contact the "Train Master" Jack Gerstner 309-274-4185, or            309-222-0098  jackstoys@verizon.net  

 

 

Special viewing dates can be arranged.

                     

           Click on Depot to enter the RR Museum

  For special appointments, information or emergencies ,call 309-274-9076.

 

               

 Cemetery Walk 2008 at the Chillicothe cemetery will feature 5 families from the area.

 

 

 

New pictures of the Depot  have been added in the Booster

                                                     

                                      Up coming events at the Historical Society

                                    Historical  Society Gift Shop

 

                                       Pictures from Previous Events

                                           Chief Gomo Rendezvous

                                                                                                                    

                     Contact the Society or R. R. Museum

    Chillicothe Historical Society

    P. O. Box 181

    Chillicothe , IL 61523-0181

    Phone : 309-274-9076

    chillicothehistorical@yahoo.com

 

Web Master, Jack Gerstner 

309-274-4185  ---      jackstoys@verizon.net

 

 

This page was last updated on 04/27/08

 

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