VIEW FROM THE TRACKS
Paxton still has many historic buildings along the tracks that run through the heart of the town.
Paxton still has many historic buildings along the tracks that run through the heart of the town.
ILLINOIS CENTRAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Dedicated to preserving historical and educational information about the Illinois Central railroad.
Dedicated to preserving historical and educational information about the Illinois Central railroad.
MAJESTIC PARK GAZEBO
The new gazebo at Masjetic park downtown.
The new gazebo at Masjetic park downtown.
FORD COUNTY COURTHOUSE
On February 17, 1859 Ford County became the 102nd and last county to be established in the State of Illinois.
On February 17, 1859 Ford County became the 102nd and last county to be established in the State of Illinois.
PAXTON SKYLINE
The sun sets on the clock tower and old water tower, now a museum of local history.
The sun sets on the clock tower and old water tower, now a museum of local history.
NELSON FIELD
All summer long, scores of Little Leaguers play every night at Nelson Field.
All summer long, scores of Little Leaguers play every night at Nelson Field.
DOWNTOWN AT DUSK
Paxton's historic downtown on a busy summer evening.
Paxton's historic downtown on a busy summer evening.
MAJESTIC PARK
After the fire that destroyed the Majestic Theater, the Majestic Park was built in 2010.
After the fire that destroyed the Majestic Theater, the Majestic Park was built in 2010.
BRIDGE FROM ABOVE
View from the walking bridge at sunset.
View from the walking bridge at sunset.
CARNEGIE LIBRARY
Established in 1903, the Paxton Carnegie Library remains one of Paxton's finest landmarks.
Established in 1903, the Paxton Carnegie Library remains one of Paxton's finest landmarks.
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LATEST NEWS
Top story of 2011: The Pioneer Trail Wind Farm We at the Paxton Record have been wondering for four years when we could name a story about the construction of Ford County’s first wind farm as our top story of the year. ... Read More → Community Sale scheduled for April 7 in Paxton The Paxton Community Sale, presented by the Paxton Park District, is scheduled for April 7 at 10 a.m. It will be held at Coady Park off of Stockholm and Fall streets. ... Read More → Treecycle program to help forest preserve district After picking out your perfect Christmas tree and bringing it home, you probably carefully decorated it with shiny ornaments ... Read More → |
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