PITTSFIELD AREA Pike County
Nestled between the two rivers of West Central Illinois, Pike County is chock full of history, natural resources and wild life. From 1821 through 1822, Pike County consisted of all the land between the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers that included, at the time, the small city of Chicago. The county has strong historical ties with Abraham Lincoln, who practiced law and made campaign stops in the area. Pike County is dotted with many unique towns and villages including Pittsfield, Barry, Griggsville, Hull and New Philadelphia, the first town in the United States to be settled by an African Ameri- can. It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places and now part of the National Park Service. Leading the state of Illinois, and in fact the Mid- west, in trophy-winning whitetail buck hunting and Pike County offers exceptional wild turkey hunting and fishing. The scenic area is home to a variety of additional outdoor activities with ample camp- ing, boating, and golfing options. Lodging selections include state-of-the-art country lodges, guest houses, bed & breakfasts, historic hotels, cabins at the lake, and motels. Interesting shops, antiquing and tasty local eat- eries are around every bend in the road. Pike County’s small communities offer more than 25 yearly special events and festivals that cele- brate everything from agricultural diversity and jeep trail riding, to Abraham Lincoln and Civil War heritage.
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