Walking Tour of Historic Places in Albion, Illinois
The walking tour was designed by the Edwards County Historical Society, in conjunction with the Albion Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of the tour is to showcase the history of Albion, and to educate both residents and visitors.
In order to get the most of the tour, you will need a hand held cellular or internet enabled device. When you arrive at a location, there are two ways you can learn the history of the location.
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- 1. There is a sign posted at each location with a phone number. You can call the phone number and enter the access code for the location where you are. You can then hear a person tell you about the location.
- 2. You can visit the webpage associated with the location where you are, and read the information yourself. (Links to the places are located below).
All of the places on the walking tour are listed on this website. In addition, you will find a map with all the places identified, and directions on how to walk the entire tour.
We hope that you enjoy your tour of historic Albion, Illinois.