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The Kendall County Historical Society - Lyon Farm

7935 Illinois Route 71, Yorkville, IL 60560

Historic Sites

Features 15 historic buildings that trace the history of Kendall County plus a 1918 Chicago Burlington & Quincy caboose, a fully-stocked general store, a 1840s schoolhouse, town hall, a working blacksmith shop, the Plano Train Depot, (c. 1850s) and Yorkville Firehouse (c. 1888).

Lyon Farm is only open on days that have events scheduled.

What's happening nearby...

Margaritas En Mayo

Bicentennial Riverfront Park •  May 22 @ 5PM

his family-friendly fiesta will incorporate traditional Mexican music and performances as downtown Yorkville transforms into Yorkville's very own Margaritaville!

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Yorkville River Fest

Bicentennial Riverfront Park •  Jul 19 @ 11AM

Join the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department for a fun-filled country music festival that you won't want to miss!

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