Marshall County

For outdoor lovers, Marshall County is the place to visit. It is home to the famous duck decoy carver Charles Perdew and to one of the states largest fish and wildlife areas. Conveniently located off of Rte. 26, the Marshall County State Fish and Wildlife Area is located on 6,000 acres of scenic Illinois River backwaters, bottom lands, bluffs and byways--with the added benefit of being in the flyway of ducks and bald eagles, many of which make the Illinois River Valley their home during the winter--and offering visitors the chance to view them up close.

As for heritage, the Marshall County Historical Society Museum in Lacon offers visitors a glimpse of the past. The Charles Perdew home in the town of Henry is currently being remodeled as a museum for this famous carver's decoys.

Visit http://www.co.marshall.il.us/ for more information on Marshall County.