Tazewell County Landmarks
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The Ayer Ayer Public Library was the first tax supported library in the state of Illinois. It was named for Amos K. Ayer, who pledged to give the library $200 a year for ten years for the purchase of books.
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This building is located in a small historical town of 2,000. Construction began in 1936 and was completed in 1939. The Armory is currently the home of the HHD 1144th Transportation Motor Transport Battalion.
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This monument honors Everett McKinley Dirksen, who served Illinois for 34 years as a Republican Congressman and U.S. Senator.
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Built in the 1870's and moved to Delavan in 1907, this bridge is the oldest metal truss brridge in Illinois.
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