Bishop Hill State Historic Site, Swedish settlement museum in Henry County, Illinois, US
The Bishop Hill State Historic Site encompasses four preserved buildings, including a two-story Colony Church and a three-story Colony Hotel from the 1850s.
Swedish pietist Eric Janson established this religious community in 1846, leading immigrants who sought freedom from religious persecution in their homeland.
The museum displays a collection of paintings by Olof Krans, depicting daily life of Swedish settlers through folk art created between 1838 and 1916.
The historic site opens Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with guided tours available at 304 Bishop Hill Road in Illinois.
The Colony Church building incorporated single-room apartments within its structure, serving both as a place of worship and residential quarters for settlers.
Location: Illinois
GPS coordinates: 41.20030,-90.11890
Latest update: March 10, 2025 23:10
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