How do I locate historic sites in Illinois? The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency has a map of Illinois historic
sites available online at http://www.illinoishistory.gov/hs/sites.htm. The map
details 25 historic sites and provides a
link to additional information on each site.
How do I locate properties in Illinois that are on the National Register of Historic Places? The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency offers a page that will list National Register properties
for each Illinois county. Go to http://www.state.il.us/HPA/ps/nrill.htm and select the county you
wish to view. The list of properties is complete with a link to a picture of the site as well as a
copy of the application. Some applications offer a wealth of information about the property such
as floor plans, history of the property, and historical significance.
