Lincoln Highway
Batavia, IL

Settled in the 1830s, Batavia has continually grown and flourished throughout the decades. It is a city of fine architecture and history, yet it takes advantage of modern growth and development of today. Batavia's first industry was that of producing windmills. For a time, it was known as the "Windmill City." The limestone quarries of Batavia were utilized in rebuilding the city of Chicago after the Great Chicago Fire. Enjoy touring the city of Batavia, or exploring some of the recreational opportunities thereabouts.

While you're here don't miss the historical Bellevue Place. Bellevue was once a private academy called Batavia Institute. The building was later turned into an upscale sanitarium. During this time, Mary Todd Lincoln stayed here under a court order instigated by her son, Robert. The building is not open to the public but you can see the furnishing Mrs. Lincoln used while she was there, at the Depot Museum in Batavia.