Soldiers Memorials
Galena & Stephenson Streets, Freeport, IL 61032
Historic Sites
The 83 feet high Civil War Soldiers Monument on the southwest corner was dedicated in 1871 and is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Civil War Soldiers Monument, on the southwest corner of the Stephenson County Courthouse, is inscribed with the names of those soldiers from Stephenson County who lost their lives in the Civil War. On the southeast corner is the Stephenson County Vietnam Era Veterans Memorial, which is a bronze statue of a full-sized M-16 with a bayonet stuck in the ground and a helmet on top.
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Northwest Illinois Air Show
Freeport Albertus Airport • Sep 21 @ 1PM
The Northwest Illinois Airshow is a must-see event for aviation enthusiasts and families alike. The airshow will feature a stunning array of aerial performances, including daring…
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Pretzel City Brefest
Chicago Avenue, Downtown Freeport • Sep 28 @ 12noon
Pretzel City Brewfest - the Best Event in Illinois - returns to downtown Freeport on September 28 for the best craft beer experience in Illinois!
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