Historical Sites & Genealogy Research

Historical Sites & Genealogy Research

The Tuscola Township Cemetery is within the corporate limits of the City of Tuscola and many Tuscola citizens are buried there.  Tuscola Township has an excellent on-line tool to search for graves in the cemetery.

 

Tuscola Township Cemetery Burial Site Search

 

Tuscola is the seat of Douglas County, IL, and as such, is the home to the Douglas County Courthouse.  All vital records for Douglas County are accessed through the Clerk and Recorder's Office in the Courthouse.    

 

Visit the Douglas County Courthouse website

 


Additional historical information can be obtained by visiting the Douglas County Museum.  The museum houses a vast collection of Douglas County memorabilia, and exists to collect and preserve Douglas County history for future generations.

 

Visit the Douglas County Museum website

 

Tuscola is home to many historical homes and businesses.  Information on many of those, including Sears Catalogue homes, are included in the Tuscola History Book.

 

The rich history to Tuscola's downtown comes to life in this self guided walking tour! Grab a commemorative  tour book and take the walking tour at your own pace! Downtown History Walking Tour books can be purchased at the Douglas County Museum Or Flesor's Candy Kitchen! Books are $5 and all proceeds go to the Douglas County Museum.

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