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Forreston Veteran’s MemorialThe Forreston Veterans Memorial honors local service members from the Civil War through the present. Located near Walnut and Cherry streets, the memorial includes monuments and engraved names recognizing Forreston-area residents who served and those who died in military conflicts.
Old Settlers Cabin, Lincoln Statue and Fort Dixon SitePresident’s Park brings together Dixon’s Old Settlers Cabin, Abraham Lincoln Statue, and former Fort Dixon site along the Rock River. Leonard Crunelle’s 1930 bronze depicts the 23-year-old Lincoln as a Black Hawk War militia captain, the only known statue showing him in military uniform. The 1894 cabin preserves local pioneer history and opens for special tours and events. The grounds and riverwalk are open for self-guided visits.
Prophetstown Civil War MonumentLocated on the east bank of the Rock River at Riverside Cemetery. Commemorates four battles: Shiloh, Gettysburg, Kennesaw, and Resaca. Features a lone Civil War soldier.
Reagan Peace ParkPark featuring a 20-foot Wings of Peace and Freedom sculpture by Nick Tanev, murals, and a replica of the Berlin Wall, recognizing President Reagan’s impact on world peace.
