History, Antiques and a Red Covered Bridge
Princeton, IL is an antique lover's and boutique shopper's dream. The main street in Princeton boasts many unique shops, from Hatties Arts & Antiques, Beetz Me, Annies Little Pots and the Sherwood Antique Mall on the north side of town, to Hoffman's Patterns of the Past on the south side of town-there are about 50 shops and restaraunts to visit along a 2 mile stretch of Route 26.
For history buffs, Princeton offers a nice historic house walk, and also has the historic Owen Lovejoy Homestead. The Lovejoy home was a stop on the underground railroad. Reverend Lovejoy lived in the home from 1838 until 1864 and helped many former slaves to north freedom.
Princeton also has one of the oldest bridges in Illinois. The famous Red Covered Bridge is just north of Interstate 80 on route 26. It was built in 1863 and is one of only 6 covered bridges left in Illinois--at one time there were 132!
If geocaching is your thing--Princeton is along the Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway, which stretches from Ottawa to Havana, IL. There are many great opportunities for fun family day trips along the Illinois River Road.
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| The Owen Lovejoy Homestead |
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| Red Covered Bridge from the north |
Princeton also has one of the oldest bridges in Illinois. The famous Red Covered Bridge is just north of Interstate 80 on route 26. It was built in 1863 and is one of only 6 covered bridges left in Illinois--at one time there were 132!
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| Red Covered Bridge from the south |
If geocaching is your thing--Princeton is along the Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway, which stretches from Ottawa to Havana, IL. There are many great opportunities for fun family day trips along the Illinois River Road.
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