Discover “Lyndon’s Famous, Infamous, and Colorful Characters” on Sunday, June 26, 2016, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., during the Lyndon Area Historical Society Summer Open House. The address is the former Congregational Church, 405 W. 4th Street, Lyndon.
Did you know that
- Lyndon was twice the Whiteside County seat?
- Lyndon was home to Dorothea Grace Shultz, the first non-combat woman flyer during World War II?
- an article about Lyndon’s Crow Festival was published in the revered magazine, The Smithsonian?
- Lyndon was home to Henry C. Allen, a member of the 59th session of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 35th Senatorial District?
- Lyndon was the home of the Harry S. Fisk John Deere dealership, from the 1940’s to 1960’’s?
- the murderers of Colonel Davenport spent the night at John Roy’s establishment in Lyndon?
- Lyndon was the birthplace of Handsome Jack Klutas, who was listed on the FBI “most wanted” list during the Prohibition era?
In addition to our tribute to many of Lyndon’s best, you will enjoy an exhibit of quilts, yearbooks, and various other displays. Light refreshments will be served.
If you have questions, contact Kris Bielema at 815-778-4801.