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John Deere Historic Site Description
The John Deere Historic Site features a blacksmith at work in a replica of the blacksmith's shop where John Deere made his historic plow in 1837.

An archaeological team from the University of Illinois unearthed the exact location of the blacksmith shop. The complex includes the restored Deere homestead, and an archeological exhibition building on the excavated site.
Hobbies & Activities category: Archeological site or ruin;  Furniture display;  Historic site
Address
John Deere Historic Site
8393 South Main Street
Grand Detour, IL 61021-9406
United States
Map John Deere Historic Site
Phone 1 (815) 652-4551
http://www.deere.com/en_US/attractions/historicsite/
Hours
April 1 to November 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult$3.00
Child 11 & underFREE
Facilities
Gift shop
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