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Bethalto History Museum

124 W. Main St., Bethalto, IL 62010

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An authentically furnished log cabin built in 1873 that once housed Bethalto's water, fire and police departments.

A log cabin originally built in 1873 is this city's history museum. The cabin is authentically furnished as it might have appeared 150 years ago. The building once housed Bethalto's water, fire and police departments. The tiny one room jail can still be seen. Open Wednesday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. for tours. Call for tour appointment.

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