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August 27, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Overview

Sculptor John McClarey of Decatur, Ill., created a statue depicting Lincoln in September 1858, when he arrived in Hillsboro, Ill., while running for Senate. The statue, located near the Montgomery County Courthouse, was unveiled in August 2009.

Quick Facts

Status: Existing
Locality or neighborhood: Hillsboro
State or province: Illinois
Address: 200 S Main St., Hillsboro, IL 62049 Google Maps · Apple Maps
Postal code: 62049
Coordinates: N 39° 09.650 W 089° 29.625 Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Sightseers’ Delight started publishing in June 2016. The site, published by The DeFeo Groupe, collects and curates content about places where historical events large and small happened. The site builds off the legacy of The Travel Trolley, which launched in June 2009. The site aimed to be a virtual version of the trolley tours offered in so many cities.