The Kendall County Historical Society - Lyon Farm
7935 Illinois Route 71, Yorkville, IL 60560
Historic Sites
Historic village featuring 15 restored buildings. Open during seasonal events like Fall Festival and Christmas at the Farm, it offers family-friendly activities that bring local history to life.
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.
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Kendall County Fair
Jul 30 – Aug 02
Join us for fun, food, and entertainment at the Kendall County Fair! There's something for everyone to enjoy.
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