We visited De Immigrant in Fulton and couldn't believe we missed this attraction on our previous trip. This is a beltmolen type windmill, which among other things means it is built into a hill. This mill has been set up as grist mill. The volunteer miller gave a good tour of the workings.
In Sterling, we stopped to see a statue of Lincoln honoring his visit there in 1856.
We also stumbled upon the Dillon House in Sterling, spending a little time first in the Sterling Rock Fall Historical Society museum before enjoying a tour of the home. The Dillon family were prominent in the steel and wire industry. The home is a particularly great specimen for a historic home because the original furnishings and decor are still in place. Lovely!
Outside the National Lincoln Highway Association offices in Franklin Grove is a large sign providing a little context for its location.
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