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Prophetstown

Prophetstown is a town in Whiteside district, Illinois, United States of about 2,012 people. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit: 33 churches, 31 forts & heritage and 16 museums. The must-see places are Prophetstown State Park, Lake Carlton Dam and Morrison-Rockwood State Park.

41.6714° N, 89.9362° WPop. 2,012

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Within 30 km30 places
Within 50 km112
Must-see67
Notable189
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Prophetstown

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:42 pm

128 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Prophetstown
  2. Lyndon Bridgeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Dillon Home Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Lake Carlton Damdam · 45 min
  5. Albany Mounds State Historic Siteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Fenton United Methodist Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Prophetstown
Today’s loopProphetstownStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Prophetstown?

Prophetstown State Park (nature spot, about 1 km), First Congregational Church (church, about 1 km), First Lutheran Church (church, about 1 km), Lake Carlton Dam (dam, about 24 km), Morrison-Rockwood State Park (park, about 25 km), Lyndon Bridge (heritage site, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Prophetstown?

112 places on Spotwander: 33 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 16 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Prophetstown?

First Congregational Church, about 1 km by road; First Lutheran Church (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Prophetstown?

Lyndon Bridge, about 6 km by road; Civil War Monument (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Prophetstown?

Start in Prophetstown, visit Lyndon Bridge, then Dillon Home Museum, then Lake Carlton Dam, then Albany Mounds State Historic Site, then Fenton United Methodist Church, and drive back — about 128 km by road in all.