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Abingdon Illinois was the second city in the Knox County, originally laid out in 1836. Then was incorporated in 1857.
Did you know that over 150 factories where based in Abingdon?
Including American Sanitary Manufacturing Company (The Brass Factory), the Abingdon Sanitary Company ( The Pottery) and Blue Bell Clothing Manfacturing Company (TheGlobe).
Including American Sanitary Manufacturing Company (The Brass Factory), the Abingdon Sanitary Company ( The Pottery) and Blue Bell Clothing Manfacturing Company (TheGlobe).
The Abingdon Community Festival was founded in 1954. Located just north of Abingdon at 914 N. Monroe St. It can been seen from highway 41.
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In 1894, the patent for the common spring loaded mousetrap was awarded to William Hooker of Abingdon.
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A must see in Abingdon is the Big Totem Pole that is located on Main Street. Despite the fact that no native Illinois tribes or any other Indians built it, the massive totem pole standing in Abingdon, known as "Big Daddy", is pretty impressive. The 83 foot wooden monumental sculpture was carved by artist Steve Greenquist in 1969. Carved into the length of the pole are various images of objects, people and animals, including portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
If you want to learn more about the history of Abingdon stop in the merchant building where the Abingdon Historical Society will have a booth set up. There you can find out where their museum is located and what their plans plans are to expand.
Help us with donation for the Western Illinois Animal Rescue (WIAR). Look for the list of supplies they need all the time on our webpage. Drop the off at the Merchant Building where there will be a booth set up.
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