PIKE COUNTY PITTSFIELD AREA
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LAKE PITTSFIELD 2 MILES EAST OF US 54 & 1.5 MILES NORTH OF IL 106 217.285.4484 / pittsfieldil.org • 480-acre recreational park with 200-acre lake • Fishing, camping, hiking, picnicking, tennis, softball, soccer, shelters, playground equipment • Boating + Kayak rentals
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NEW PHILADELPHIA 2150E County Road 2 / Barry / 217.285.2971 newphiladelphiail.org / nps.gov
• New Philadelphia National Historic Site has been established as a national park to commemorate the history of early 19th century pioneers in Illinois (Dec 2022) • Founded in 1836 as an integrated community by Frank McWorter, who purchased his own freedom • First U.S. town founded and registered by an African American • The New Philadelphia site and Frank’s grave are listed on the National Register of Historic Places • In 2013, the site was included in the National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom program, in which visitors receive a stamp • Artifacts, signage, and an augmented reality walking tour are open to the public / FREE
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