
Historical Village:
The Village, with its buildings and their contents, reflects Jefferson County, IL life from the early 19th century through mid-20th century.
Among the furnished buildings, one finds log houses of the 19th century, a log church, a log jail, a one-room school, operating blacksmith and print shops, a display of period merchandise in the general store and a variety of medical equipment in the Medical Building
Volunteers operate the Historical Village weekends from the first full weekend in May through the last weekend in October.
Saturday 12-4pm
Sunday 1pm-4pm
Weekday group tours of the Historical Village are available by appointment with volunteer guides available. Group tours must be scheduled in advance by calling the JCHS.
Office hours Monday – Friday 12:30 – 4:30pm
Phone: (618) 246-0033
1411 North 27th Street
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
