Bureau County Tourism Sheffield

Hennepin CanalParkwayMuseum One mile south of I-80 on Rt. 40.

Contains a variety of educational information including the history of the canal, environmental and animal displays. Brochure available

Hennepin Canal Parkway

, RR 2,

Box 201, Sheffield, IL61361

(815) 454-2328
Hours: 8-4 Mon. thru Fri., 10-4 Sat. & Sun. including holidays. Closed Christmas and New Years Day

St. Peter's Danish EvangelicalLutheranChurch Corner of Cook and Washington.

The church was established by Danish immigrants on October 24, 1869 and is the oldest organized Danish Evangelical Lutheran Congregation in America. The Historical Society has restored it to the period of 1880-1890. Brochure is available
Peg Schmitt,

235 S. Reed Street, Sheffield, IL61361

(815) 454-2788
Hours: Nov. thru May 10:30-4 Tues & Fri., 11-4 Sat., 12-4 Sun. June thru October 12-4 Tues. thru Sun.

Sheffield Historical Society Museum Corner of Cook and Washington

The two-story, twelve room museum houses an excellent reference and research library of artifacts from in and around Sheffield. Rooms in the museum include military, clothes of yesteryear, school, doctor's and dentist's office and art. Donations appreciated.
(815) 454-2788
Hours: Nov. thru May 10:30- 4 Tues. & Fri., 11-4 Sat., 12-4 Sun. June thru Oct. 12-4 Tues. thru Sun.

Historical Societies & Museums

Hennepin CanalParkwayState Park and MautinoState Park - Off I-80, Route 40.

Originally a man-made corridor to transport commercial waterway traffic. Now provides fishing, boating, canoeing, hiking, camping, bicycling, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and equestrian use. A fee for camping only. Open 24 hours year round. Brochure available.

Hennepin Canal Parkway

, RR 2,

Box 21, Sheffield, IL61361

(815) 454-2328

Hidden LakeCountry Club - RR 2

18 hole course, driving range, golf cart rentals, sauna, whirlpool, fishing, restaurant & lounge. Golf is closed to the public on Sunday, and Tues. and Wed. afternoons. There is a fee. Seasonal reservations.
(815) 454-2660

Sheffield Mining & Transportation Company purchased one thousand acres of land and laid out a town naming it in honor of an original owner - Mr. Joseph E Sheffield of New Haven, Conn. Due to the superior quality of coad which was easily mined and transported by the Rock Island & Pacific Railroad, the town prosperity grew for over 50 years.

Today, a rich history is featured in one of the oldest Danish lutheran churches in America (circ 1880) which is listed as a National Historic Landmark.