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Macon County History Museum

Name: Macon County History Museum
Address: 5580 North Fork Road, Decatur, IL, 62521, US

5580 North Fork Road

Decatur, IL 62521

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Our Mission:

To advance the study of history by providing a forum for public knowledge through the operation of its museum, library, archives, and outdoor facilities; and to collect, preserve, study, interpret and exhibit significant historic materials relating to Macon County.

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Here at the Macon County History Museum we believe that In order to know what the future holds, you must first understand the past. This website was build on that premise, to connect people with our facility so that we can continue to educate and enlighten future generations.

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