Metamora Courthouse State Historic Site
The Metamora Courthouse State Historic Site is a historic American courthouse located in Metamora, Illinois, the former county seat of Woodford County. It is in Metamora Township. Management falls to Illinois Historic Preservation Division.
A museum inside Metamora Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 16°, with about 22" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Washington Township is the nearest base
Washington Township is 7 miles southwest, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Month by month
Below are typical highs and lows near Metamora Courthouse State Historic Site.
Metamora Courthouse State Historic Site
The Metamora Courthouse State Historic Site is a historic American courthouse located in Metamora, Illinois, the former county seat of Woodford County. The courthouse was built in 1845 as the governmental center for Woodford County and as a circuit court for the former Illinois Eighth Circuit. The courthouse is best known for being one of only two surviving Illinois circuit courthouses where future U.S. President Abraham Lincoln practiced law.
- Type
- Museum
- Run by
- Illinois Historic Preservation Division
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1978)
Where to stay near Metamora Courthouse State Historic Site
For a bed close by, look to Peoria (37) and Peoria City Township (32).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Metamora Courthouse State Historic Site | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metamora Township | in town | — | — | 4,482 | $208K | — |
| Metamora | in town | — | — | 3,857 | $202K | — |
| Peoria | 14 mi west | 20 min | 37 32 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 110,920 | $156K | D− |
| Peoria City Township | 13 mi west | 20 min | 32 27 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 95,876 | $135K | — |
| Fondulac Township | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 14 9 hotels · 2 motels · 3 campgrounds | 12,154 | $163K | — |
| East Peoria | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 15 10 hotels · 2 motels · 3 campgrounds | 22,088 | $164K | C− |
| Washington Township | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 24,235 | $202K | — |
| Morton Township | 13 mi south | 20 min | 9 9 hotels | 18,190 | $247K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
Every place here is under 70 miles away.
Big draw69 mi LandmarkLincoln Tomb
41 mi State parkStarved Rock State Park64 mi Park & preserveMazon Creek
62 mi MuseumLincoln's New Salem
50 mi MuseumDickson Mounds70 mi National MonumentSpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument112 mi Zoo & aquariumPeoria Zoo
221 mi Zoo & aquariumWildlife Prairie ParkPhoto credits
Lincoln Tomb: David Jones, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Starved Rock State Park: Chris Light (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lincoln's New Salem: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Dickson Mounds: MattHucke, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wildlife Prairie Park: Katherine Johnson, CC BY 2.0
Planning a visit to Metamora Courthouse State Historic Site
Is Metamora Courthouse State Historic Site in Metamora Township?
Yes. It’s inside Metamora Township, IL.
When is the best time to visit Metamora Courthouse State Historic Site?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 65–83°.
What is the closest airport to Metamora Courthouse State Historic Site?
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria (PIA), about 19 miles away. The nearest big hub is Chicago Midway (MDW), about 108 miles.
Where should I stay near Metamora Courthouse State Historic Site?
Peoria (14 mi, 37 places to stay), Peoria City Township (13 mi, 32 places to stay) and Fondulac Township (11 mi, 14 places to stay).
Tips from people in Metamora Township
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.