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Day trip to Pittsfield, Ill.
The City of Pittsfield welcomes you to a whole new world of growth and
opportunity. Pittsfield, county seat of Pike County, is located 65 miles
west of Springfield, between the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers just
four miles south of Interstate 72. The following information will
provide you with a brief overview of the City's history, recreation and
activities.
History: Pittsfield was established in 1833 and designated as the
county seat because of its central location within Pike County. Colonel
William Ross was privileged to name the town in honor Pittsfield,
Massachusetts. The Historical Society is located in Historic East
School. Abraham Lincoln tried cases in and two of his personal
secretaries lived here. There are nine buildings in that have direct
connections with Lincoln and Lincoln history. One, the Shastid
House, is being restored with funds provided by the City of
Pittsfield. The historic courthouse is one of the buildings most
photographed by tourists.
Recreation: The City of Pittsfield maintains four parks: The
Pittsfield Little League Park, King Park and Lowry Park are located in
the corporate limits of Pittsfield. These parks contain horseshoe
courts, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, picnic pavilions and
playground equipment. King Park has the only public swimming pool. The
fourth park consists of 680 acres of recreational land surrounding the
200-acre city water supply lake. There are 2 RV campsites,several tent
camping sites, boat launching facility,picnic areas, softball diamond,
tennis courts and a hiking trail. In addition Pine Lakes, a private camp
ground, offers a 4-acre stocked fishing lake with a wide verity of
outdoor recreational activities available on site.
Festivities & Events: Spring Craft Show - March; Illini 4x4
Safari - May; Market on the Green, Abe Lincoln Days - June; Pig Days -
July; Gathering of Eagles Fly-In - July; Pittsfield Fall Festival -
Labor Day weekend; 4x4 Blast - September; Pike County Fall Color Drive -
October; Christmas Craft Show - December.
Pittsfield Main Street Events: Head to www.Pittsfield-il.org
for details of all events beginning in April and ending in
August. The events include a summer concerts and ice cream social.
Restaurants & Eating Places: Cardinal Inn, Kentucky Friend
Chicken, Dari Ripple, McDonalds, Giovanni's Pizza, Pizza Hut, Hardee's,
Red Dome Inn, Subway, Taco John's, Panda Chinese Food, Catering &
More.
Visitors find lots of ways to enjoy Pittsfield and Pike County, like the many festivals and activities, the
historic sites and the eating places. Experience the tranquility
and friendliness of small town living in one of Pike County's
most beautiful places to live and visit.
For more information contact:
City of Pittsfield,
215 N. Monroe,
Pittsfield IL 62363 or visit the cities website at www.Pittsfieldil.org
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Attractions on the Web
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