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In 1853, Monmouth College was
founded by Scottish Presbyterians as a private college. Its first president,
David Wallace, a Presbyterian pastor came from Boston in 1856. This institution
is rich with American history. During the Civil War approximately 250 men
from the college served the Union army and at least 25 lost their lives
in battle. 
Monmouth
College is also the birthplace of two national sororities. Pi Beta Phi and
Kappa Kappa Gamma were founded in 1867 and 1870 by female students. Students,
past and present, have celebrated their Scottish heritage by joining the
college's bag pipe band. Today, Monmouth College is a four-year liberal
arts college with more than 1000 students that come from all over the United
States and 20 countries.
The first Warren County Festival was held in 1903 to raise funds for the
construction of a hospital. Festivals were held sporadically for the first
half of the twentieth century and after World War II, in 1948, the festival
became an annual event. Since Warren County had more than seven million
dollars worth of cattle, the festival was named the Warren
County Prime Beef Festival. I
t is held annually in Monmouth the week after
Labor Day weekend. Activities include a twilight parade, antique tractor
pulls, livestock shows, and many other events. For more information call
(309) 734-3181.
Buchanan Center for the Arts is
a local arts agency that features a 2,400-square-foot gallery. The gallery
hosts a variety of changing exhibits as well as art classes for all ages.
It is located at 64 Public Square and you can call (309) 734-3033 for additional
information.
Labeled the longest running airport in Illinois, Monmouth Municipal Airport
is said to have had such famous flyers as Charles Lindbergh and Jonathan
Livingston land their biplanes there. Today, the airport can accommodate
most winged visitors on its 2,900-foot runway. For detailed information
about Monmouth Municipal Airport call (309) 734-3411.
Warren
County Pioneer Cemetery is Warren County's 
oldest public cemetery. Founded in 1833, the
Pioneer Cemetery is a resting place for soldiers who served in the War of
1812, the Blackhawk War, and the Civil War. The cemetery is also where some
of Wyatt Earp's relatives have been buried. It is located on North 6th Street
and Archer Avenue in Monmouth. A complete listing of the individuals buried
there is available at the Warren County Public Library.
Holt House is the place where the national sorority, Pi Beta Phi,
was founded in 1867. Located at 402 East 1st Avenue, Holt House was originally
a boarding house for Monmouth College students. Holt House has been restored
by Pi Beta Phi to its original 1860's style.
Another national sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma, can trace its beginnings to
Monmouth College.
Stewart House located at 1015 East Euclid Avenue gave birth to the sorority in 1870. The six founding women decided that Kappa Kappa Gamma would serve as a social group for cultivating friendships and intellectual stimulation. Today there are 126 active chapters nationwide and more than 175,000 members have been initiated since 1870.
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